School Information

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Total Enrollment 3,413
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Lipscomb University

http://www.lipscomb.edu
One University Park Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951
(615) 966-1000

Lipscomb University is a private coeducational institution whose principal focus is undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, combined with a number of undergraduate professional and preprofessional fields and master's degree programs. Its primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. This mission is carried out not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and the larger community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Lipscomb University, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 75.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,495), and 53% receive loans ($9,776 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,645. Off campus it is around $7,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Lipscomb University is $17,243 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,683 people applied to Lipscomb University. Of the applicants, 66.0% were admitted (68.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (33.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 2,513 undergraduate students at Lipscomb University, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 32.0% of the 900 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     60.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     36.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (615.966.1000)
Admissions Office Email http://www.lipscomb.edu/page.asp?SID=4&Page=2054
Admissions Office Address One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
Admissions Website http://www.golipscomb.com/page.asp?SID=8&Page=7368 (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Lipscomb University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Lipscomb University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 45
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
Environmental Biology 2
Molecular Biology 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 99 57
Accounting 0 23 16
Business Administration and Management, General 26 27
Business/Commerce, General 8
Business/Managerial Economics 6
Fashion Merchandising 7
Finance, General 4 3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Management Information Systems, General 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 3
Communication, journalism, and related programs 22
Journalism 2
Mass Communication/Media Studies 7
Organizational Communication, General 2
Public Relations/Image Management 10
Radio and Television 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 4
Computer Science 3
Information Technology 1
Education 44 141
Art Teacher Education 1
Biology Teacher Education 1
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Curriculum and Instruction 85
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 18
Elementary Education and Teaching 24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
French Language Teacher Education 0
German Language Teacher Education 0
History Teacher Education 6
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 28
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 10
Engineering 12
Computer Engineering, General 1
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 2
Engineering Mechanics 3
Engineering Science 0
Engineering, Other 0
Mechanical Engineering 6
English language and literature/letters 28
English Language and Literature, General 12
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 16
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9
Apparel and Textiles, General 3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Family Systems 5
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 15
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 5
Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 40 4
Athletic Training/Trainer 0
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 7
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 4
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 30
Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
Pre-Nursing Studies 1
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 2
History 10
History, General 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2
General Studies 2
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3 4
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3 4
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Science 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 20
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Philosophy 0
Physical sciences 0
Chemistry, General 0
Physics, General 0
Psychology 28 9
Counseling Psychology 1
Psychology, General 28 8
Public administration and social service professions 8
Public Administration 1
Social Work 7
Social sciences 13
Political Science and Government, General 13
Political Science and Government, Other 0
Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Theology and religious vocations 20 21
Bible/Biblical Studies 10 3
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 6
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 1
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
Theology/Theological Studies 12
Youth Ministry 9
Visual and performing arts 19
Commercial and Advertising Art 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
Music Performance, General 0
Music Theory and Composition 0
Piano and Organ 0
Voice and Opera 0
 
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