Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Lipscomb University reported a 66.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Lipscomb University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Nashville, TN, with an SAT reference of 1280 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $24,739 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

4,244 applicants

SAT reference

1280

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,739

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Lipscomb University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)114512801380
ACT (composite, 1–36)222629

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

70.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,997

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Lipscomb University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$20,048
$30,001 – $48,000$20,009
$48,001 – $75,000$24,124
$75,001 – $110,000$25,210
$110,000+$31,265

Top Majors at Lipscomb University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing137
Visual & Performing Arts104
Health Professions86
Biological & Biomedical Sciences66
Psychology56
Engineering46
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies28
Parks, Recreation & Fitness26
Theology & Religious Vocations23
Education21

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About Lipscomb University

Official website: https://www.lipscomb.edu/

Admissions: https://www.lipscomb.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Lipscomb University

What is the acceptance rate at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb University reported a 67% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,244. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Lipscomb University?

The historical 67% acceptance rate suggests Lipscomb University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lipscomb University?

The imported historical records for Lipscomb University include an SAT reference value of 1280 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Lipscomb University?

The stored historical average net price at Lipscomb University is $24,739 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $27,096 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Lipscomb University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Lipscomb University is 70%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Lipscomb University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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