Lipscomb University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2920 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #831 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #763 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6 of 12 | In Nashville |
| #1647 of 1,911 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 2,955
- Graduates
- 1,749
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lipscomb.edu
Lipscomb University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lipscomb University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 3,705 | 1,283 | 2,422 |
| Admissions | 2,635 | 911 | 1,724 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 696 | 258 | 438 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,619 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
459 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
127 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lipscomb University are 1130-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
365 or 52%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lipscomb University are 23-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3253 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 439 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 385 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 256 (5%) |
| Asian | 159 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 125 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 51 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lipscomb University is $27,937 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,112 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,502 |
| $48-75K | $24,759 |
| $75-110K | $26,742 |
| $110K+ | $31,495 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,304 | $17,370 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,304 | $17,370 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,304 | $17,370 |
| Fee in-district | $2,848 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,848 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,848 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,036 |
| Room charge | $8,040 |
| Meal charge | $5,996 |
Lipscomb University majors
Lipscomb University has granted 685 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 564 master's across 33 programs, and 105 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lipscomb University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 37 | 66 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 96 | |||
| Pharmacy | 62 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 40 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 50 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | 25 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 16 | 34 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 36 | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 39 | 2 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 39 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 37 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 34 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 34 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 23 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 10 | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | |||
| Digital Arts | 17 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 16 | |||
| Biochemistry | 15 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 14 | |||
| Public Administration | 14 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 13 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 12 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 11 | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies | 12 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 12 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 11 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | |||
| Music, Other | 10 | |||
| Social Work | 10 | |||
| Graphic Design | 9 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 9 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 9 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | |||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 8 | |||
| Advertising | 4 | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 7 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | 2 | ||
| Archeology | 5 | 1 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 6 | |||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 5 | |||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | |||
| Information Technology | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 5 | |||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | |||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 4 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Family Systems | 3 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Informatics | 1 | 2 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 3 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 3 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Sports Communication | 3 | |||
| Acting | 2 | |||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 2 | |||
| Biophysics | 2 | |||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 2 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Christian Studies | 1 | |||
| Disability Studies | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 1 | |||
| Music Management | 1 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 685 | 564 | 105 |
Lipscomb University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 68% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lipscomb University has published 879 scientific papers with 13,488 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 4 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 18 |
| 1995 | 4 | 22 |
| 1996 | 8 | 17 |
| 1997 | 4 | 28 |
| 1998 | 4 | 22 |
| 1999 | 2 | 40 |
| 2000 | 7 | 68 |
| 2001 | 12 | 90 |
| 2002 | 4 | 90 |
| 2003 | 9 | 90 |
| 2004 | 6 | 113 |
| 2005 | 3 | 115 |
| 2006 | 6 | 155 |
| 2007 | 3 | 170 |
| 2008 | 5 | 175 |
| 2009 | 9 | 185 |
| 2010 | 14 | 223 |
| 2011 | 16 | 266 |
| 2012 | 25 | 329 |
| 2013 | 42 | 398 |
| 2014 | 43 | 429 |
| 2015 | 25 | 462 |
| 2016 | 48 | 486 |
| 2017 | 65 | 566 |
| 2018 | 63 | 668 |
| 2019 | 82 | 990 |
| 2020 | 83 | 1261 |
| 2021 | 75 | 1722 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1887 |
| 2023 | 73 | 1950 |
Lipscomb University alumni
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Kelsea Ballerini
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitaristsingermusicianrecording artist
- Biography
-
Kelsea Nicole Ballerini is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She began songwriting as a child and signed a contract with Black River Entertainment in 2014, releasing her debut studio album the following year, The First Time. Her second studio album, Unapologetically, followed in 2017.
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Pat Boone
- Occupations
- singer-songwritervoice actorcomposeractormusician
- Biography
-
Patrick Charles Eugene Boone is an American singer, actor and composer. He was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. He sold more than 45 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood films.
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Niki
- Occupations
- record producersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Nicole Zefanya, known professionally as NIKI, is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. She is currently based in the United States and signed with the record label 88rising. She has released two full-length studio albums, MOONCHILD (2020) and Nicole (2022). Her debut headlining concert tour, Nicole World Tour (2022–2023), visited over 40 cities across North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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David A. French
- Occupations
- editor-in-chiefjuristuniversity teacherinternational forum participantwriter
- Biography
-
David Austin French is an American political commentator and former attorney who has argued high-profile religious liberty cases. He is a columnist for The New York Times. Formerly a fellow at the National Review Institute and a staff writer for National Review from 2015 to 2019, French is senior editor of The Dispatch, and occasionally a contributing writer for The Atlantic. French is currently a distinguished visiting professor of public policy at Lipscomb University, his alma mater.
General info
| Alternative names | Lipscomb LU David Lipscomb David Lipscomb University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 929 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Park Drive Nashville, Tennessee, 37204-3951 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 689,000 |
| Phone | 6159661000 |