Lipscomb University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2968 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #834 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #766 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6 of 12 | In Nashville |
| #1669 of 2,181 | For Critical Care Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 3,270
- Graduates
- 1,777
- 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 67% and is among the top 29% 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 | 67% | 65% | 68% |
| Applicants | 4,244 | 1,576 | 2,668 |
| Admissions | 2,828 | 1,024 | 1,804 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 705 | 263 | 442 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
2,145 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
544 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
96 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1145
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lipscomb University are 1145-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
342 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lipscomb University are 22-29 (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 | 3574 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 452 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 421 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 172 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 141 (3%) |
| Asian | 141 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 129 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lipscomb University is $27,386 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 | $21,886 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,642 |
| $48-75K | $23,820 |
| $75-110K | $26,322 |
| $110K+ | $30,873 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,848 | $17,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,848 | $17,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,848 | $17,100 |
| Fee in-district | $2,976 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,976 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,976 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,804 |
| Room charge | $8,252 |
| Meal charge | $6,552 |
Lipscomb University majors
Lipscomb University has granted 663 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 642 master's across 32 programs, and 142 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lipscomb University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 121 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 55 | 56 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 72 | |
| Pharmacy | 66 | ||
| Psychology, General | 46 | 6 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 51 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 49 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 47 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | 17 | |
| Molecular Biology | 12 | 25 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 23 | |
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Digital Arts | 23 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 21 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | 19 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 20 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Legal Studies | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 15 | ||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | 15 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 14 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | 2 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 13 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Family Systems | 12 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Music, Other | 11 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 10 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 10 | ||
| Social Work | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 7 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 7 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Acting | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Advertising | 1 | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Archeology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 3 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 3 | ||
| Sports Communication | 3 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | ||
| Informatics | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | ||
| Biophysics | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Computational Biology | 1 | ||
| Customer Service Management | 1 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | ||
| Disability Studies | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Health Communication | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 663 | 642 | 142 |
Lipscomb University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 63% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lipscomb University has published 989 scientific papers with 18,880 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 11 |
| 1993 | 4 | 18 |
| 1994 | 8 | 20 |
| 1995 | 4 | 29 |
| 1996 | 8 | 20 |
| 1997 | 4 | 35 |
| 1998 | 5 | 24 |
| 1999 | 3 | 42 |
| 2000 | 8 | 68 |
| 2001 | 14 | 91 |
| 2002 | 4 | 97 |
| 2003 | 9 | 91 |
| 2004 | 7 | 135 |
| 2005 | 2 | 134 |
| 2006 | 6 | 166 |
| 2007 | 4 | 176 |
| 2008 | 4 | 208 |
| 2009 | 16 | 218 |
| 2010 | 13 | 257 |
| 2011 | 21 | 323 |
| 2012 | 27 | 407 |
| 2013 | 40 | 458 |
| 2014 | 42 | 533 |
| 2015 | 27 | 563 |
| 2016 | 49 | 592 |
| 2017 | 76 | 710 |
| 2018 | 70 | 909 |
| 2019 | 90 | 1203 |
| 2020 | 80 | 1684 |
| 2021 | 78 | 2053 |
| 2022 | 75 | 2250 |
| 2023 | 70 | 2480 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2365 |
Lipscomb University alumni
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Kelsea Ballerini
- Occupations
- recording artistmusiciansingerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Kelsea Nicole Ballerini is an American singer and songwriter. A five-time Grammy Award nominee, she began having success in the 2010s, being honored with the Gene Weed Milestone Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Rising Star Award at the Billboard Women in Music.
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Pat Boone
- Occupations
- voice actorrecording artistsinger-songwritercomposerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Patrick Charles Eugene Boone is an American singer, composer, actor, author, television personality, radio host and philanthropist. During his recording career, he sold nearly 50 million records and had 38 Top 40 hits; he also appeared in various Hollywood films.
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Niki
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterrecord producer
- Biography
-
Nicole Zefanya, known professionally as Niki (stylized all caps), is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. She is currently based in the United States and signed with the record label 88rising. She released her first full-length studio album, Moonchild, in 2020. It was followed by Nicole (2022) and Buzz (2024). 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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Garrison Mathews
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Garrison Mathews is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Lipscomb Bisons and was named the ASUN Conference Player of the Year for 2019.
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 | 916 |
| 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 |