Lipscomb University

About

From the School

Lipscomb is a top-ranked Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. Lipscomb enrolls about 2,800 undergraduates and offers over 70 majors that emphasize learning through internships, travel, service, and in-the-field experiences. Lipscomb University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

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Campus Visits Contact

Contact

Dana Anderson
Director of Campus Visits

Address

One University Park Dr.
Nashville, TN 37204

Phone

615-966-1776

admissions@lipscomb.edu

Experience College Life

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday

8:00-4:30

615-966-1776

Campus Tours

Appointment Required: Yes

Dates: Year-round

Times: Varies

Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews

Yes

Information Sessions

Available

Times

normal business hours

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available

Year-round

Arrangements

Contact Athletic Department

Contact Email Address for Visit

athletics@lipscomb.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available

Varies

Arrangements

Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Available

Arrangements

Contact Admissions Office

Limitations

off-season camps, especially in summer

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus

BNA - Nashville International Airport

Driving Instructions to Campus

From I-440, exit at Hillsboro Road. Left on Woodmont Blvd. Right on Belmont Blvd. Campus on left.

Local Accommodations

Green Hills (approx. 1 mile from Lipscomb): Hampton Inn & Suites 2324 Crestmoor Road Nashville, TN 37215 615-777-0001 Economy (approx. 3 miles from Lipscomb near I-65/Harding Place): Dury Inn 615.834.7170; 800.325.8300 La Quinta Inn 615.834.6900; 800.531.5900 Red Roof Inn 615.832.0093; 800.843.7663 Brentwood (approx. 4-5 miles from Lipscomb): Baymont Inn & Suites 111 Pen Warren Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 615.376.4666 Brentwood Hampton Inn 5630 Franklin Pike Circle Brentwood, TN 37207 615.373.2212 (ATTN: Katelyn Hellige) Courtyard Marriot 103 East Park Drive Brentwood, TN 37027 615.371.9200 [Discount through link above] Homewood Suites 5107 Peter Taylor Park Brentwood, TN 37027 615.377.3332 Wingate by Wyndham / Cool Sprins 1738 Carothers Parkway Brentwood, TN 37027 615.277.8700 (ask for the Lipscomb Univ. rate) 100 Oaks/Fairgrounds (approx. 4-5 miles from Lipscomb): Red Roof Inn Nashville Fairgrounds 4271 Sidco Dr Nashville, TN 37024 615.832.0093

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Admissions

Overall

From The School

Lipscomb accepts both the ACT and SAT, and only considers your highest ACT composite or SAT CR + M score. That way you won't be penalized for taking a test multiple times to strengthen your application or qualify for a better scholarship. In addition to your test scores, you'll need to send us an academic reference, your transcripts, and an essay to complete your application.

Overview

Applicants: 3,581

Acceptance Rate: 60%

Average HS GPA: 3.57

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

540 - 670

SAT Math

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

520 - 660

ACT Composite Scores

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

23 - 29

Testing Policies

Superscore ACT

Superscore SAT

Standardized testing policy for use in admission

Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors

Academic

Class Rank

Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity Rating

Admissions selectivity rating

87/99

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Academics

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Faculty and Class Information
Graduation Rates
Majors
Students Say
Degrees
Career Services
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni

Academics

Overall

From The School

Academic Programs

The city is our campus and the world is our classroom. An important component of a Lipscomb education is global engagement. Lipscomb offers study opportunities throughout the world. Students also engage in service through our missions program and nationally recognized Service and Learning Together (SALT) service-learning program.

Majors and Degrees Offered

In addition to master's and doctoral degrees, Lipscomb offers the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the Bachelor of Social Work. Students in all fields of study have opportunities to study abroad, participate in international and domestic mission trips, and gain valuable experience through internships, research, or relevant clinical experiences.

Faculty and Class Information

Student/Faculty

14:1

Total Faculty

561

with Terminal Degree

325

312

Men

249

Women

Minority

Most frequent class size

10 - 19

Most frequent lab / sub section size

10 - 19

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years

46%

Graduate in 5 years

58%

Graduate in 6 years

59%

Majors

AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Computational Biology.
Molecular Biology.

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Information Resources Management.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.

COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Journalism, Other.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Informatics.
Information Technology.
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.

EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.

ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
General Literature.
Writing, General.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textiles, General.
Family Systems.
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Nursing Studies.
Pre-Optometry Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
Pre-Veterinary Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

HISTORY.
American History (United States).
European History.
History, General.

HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.

LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
Pre-Law Studies.

LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.

MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Sustainability Studies.

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.

PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.

PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.

PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.

SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.

THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
Youth Ministry.

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Digital Arts.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Musical Theatre.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Voice and Opera.

Students Say

Nashville’s Lipscomb University is a private, Christian liberal arts college offering more than two hundred undergraduate majors and minors. This faith-based, service-focused school “does a great job at building relationships [between] students and faculty.” With the university’s SALT (Service and Learning Together) program, among others, the curriculum strives to find “unique and innovative ways to help its students learn” by incorporating service and experiential learning into more traditional courses. Many classes ask students “to go places around Nashville” and then discuss their experiences in class. On the whole, Lipscomb “encourages growth of your worldview” and seeks to ensure that students “have been challenged to think outside the classroom” by “engaging within the community and then engaging with [their] career fields.”

Lipscomb professors “are very involved in your academic life” and they are “always reassuring you and always motivating you to do better.” One student adds, “Not only do they mentor you through the college process, but they also serve as life mentors,” caring “not only about academics but also [the] spiritual life of students.” Others describe the faculty as “energetic, lively, and conversational.” They “show their faith both inside and outside the classroom,” “are super accessible if you need any help,” and “[care] about each individual student as more than a statistic.”

Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available

Yes

Career Services

Alumni Network

Alumni Services

Classes

Interest Inventory

Internships

Opportunities at School

Internship

Notable Faculty

Prominent Alumni

Jack Faris

Retired president of NFIB (Natl Fed. for Independent Business)

Jim Jinkins

creator of Doug, animated series and movie

David Sampson

CEO of Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

Tom Ingram

fromer Chief of Staff for US Senator Lamar Alexander

Marty Rowe

lead singer for Diamond Rio, country music group

Michael Adams

current president of the University of Georgia

Beth Harwell

former Speaker of TN House of Representatives

Careers

Graduation Rates
Career Services
ROI & Outcomes

Careers

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years

46%

Graduate in 5 years

58%

Graduate in 6 years

59%

Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available

Yes

Career Services

Alumni Network

Alumni Services

Classes

Interest Inventory

Internships

Opportunities at School

Internship

ROI & Outcomes

Tuition & Aid

Overview
Dates
Required Forms
Available Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Expenses per
Academic Year

Tuition & Aid

Overview

From The School

Tuition, Room, Board and Fees

Investing in a college education is a big deal, and Lipscomb was recently rated a top college for return on investment by Affordable Colleges Online. Our faculty will help you get the most out of your education, and your Lipscomb admissions counselor will work with you and your family to get the most out of scholarships and financial aid.

Financial Aid

If you've scored a 19 or better on the ACT (900 or better on the SAT), you will likely be eligible for a merit based scholarship, in addition to scholarship awarded based on your home state. Regardless, you will want to file your FAFSA as soon as you can to maximize the aid and scholarships that you are eligible to receive.

Dates

Application Deadlines

Notification Date

Mar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid

$21,805

Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid

$23,054

Average Need-Based Loan

$5,682

Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program

59%

Average amount of loan debt per graduate

$29,673

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package

$18,500

Financial aid provided to international students

Yes

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition

$29,676

Required Fees

$2,468

Average Cost for Books and Supplies

$1,500

Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study

Board for Commuters

$2,500

Transportation for Commuters

$1,750

On-Campus Room and Board

$12,652

Comprehensive Fee

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based

Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds

Need-Based Federal Pell

Need-Based Private Scholarships

Need-Based SEOG

Need-Based State Scholarships

Non-Need-Based

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

Direct PLUS Loans

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)

Federal Perkins Loans

Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)

Yes

Direct Lender

Student Body

Overall
Student Body Profile
Demographics
Students Say

Student Body

Overall

From The School

Lipscomb students have fun together enjoying Nashville, participating in over 50 clubs and organizations, playing intramural sports and cheering for our NCAA DIV I teams. Coming together regularly for chapel, biblical study, and to put faith into action through service and missions makes Lipscomb community even more meaningful.

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment

2,987

Foreign Countries Represented

Demographics

3.09%

Asian

6.83%

Black

6.83%

Hispanic

76.29%

Caucasian

1.11%

Unknown

2.89%

International

61% female

39% male

34% are out of state

91% are full time

9% are part time

Students Say

Those who attend the “relatively small” Lipscomb are “highly driven, passionate, and individualistic,” and “there is an evident community among the student body.” One student shares, “It's comforting and reassuring to be able to walk around campus and pass people who smile at you or say ‘hi’—despite whether or not you know them.” The school has a “wide range of religions and ideas despite it being a Christian university,” although many students here “assist at church or are involved in some form of spiritual leadership.” Overall, “there is an appreciation of authenticity across the board and that really discourages a lot of misconduct” on campus.

Campus Life

Overview
Campus Life
Housing Options
Students Say
Sports
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Special Needs Admissions
Student Services
Sustainability
Campus Security Report
Other Information

Campus Life

Overview

From The School

Location

Lipscomb's beautiful 65-acre campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. Just four miles from downtown, Lipscomb students have easy access to incredible academic, internship, and entertainment opportunities. Nashville is within a day's drive of 75% of the country's population, so plan a visit soon! Find a time to experience Lipscomb in person at admissions.lipscomb.edu/visit.

Campus Facilities & Equipment

Lipscomb's new $7 million, 24,800-square-foot Health Sciences Simulation Center opened in Fall 2012. This building is just one of the many ways that Lipscomb is investing in state-of-the-art facilities to ensure students get the most out of their college education.

Off-Campus Opportunities

Lipscomb's beautiful 65-acre campus is located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee. Just four miles from downtown, Lipscomb students have easy access to incredible academic, internship, and entertainment opportunities. Nashville is within a day's drive of 75% of the country's population, so plan a visit soon! Find a time to experience Lipscomb in person at admissions.lipscomb.edu/visit.

Campus Life

Undergrads living on campus

53%

Help finding off-campus housing

First-Year Students living on campus

83%

Campus Environment

Large Urban

Fire safety rating

94/99

Housing Options

Apartment Single

Dorms Female

Dorms Male

Students Say

For students here, “doing homework is a way of hanging out with people,” so you’ll find them studying either at the library or “outside when the weather is nice.” When undergrads “aren’t in class or at work they usually congregate in the student center,” which is “normally packed—in a good way.” Off-campus, there “are constantly activities around Nashville,” and the “non-party environment” of this “safe, small” campus is also privy to “genuinely enjoyable events and plenty of smaller communities to choose from,” including “Salsa in the Square or dodgeball every weekend.” The school itself is “always very clean and on top of things. They see tasks that need to be done and start immediately.”

Special Needs Admissions

Type of Program

For all students with disabilities

Director

Leslie Beach

College Entrance Tests Required

Interview Required

Special Need Services Offered

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations

Number of Honor Societies

Number of Social Sororities

Number of Religious Organizations

23% join a fraternity

24% join a sorority

Sports

Athletic Division

Division I

40% participate in intramural sports

9% participate in intercollegiate sports

Men's Sports (Bisons)

8 Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Bisons)

9 Sports

Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball

Student Services

Health

Minority Support Groups

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Vanderbilt University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Tennessee State University

Sustainability

Green rating

77/99

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee

Yes

Sustainability-focused degree available

Yes

School employs a sustainability officer

Yes

Public GHG inventory plan

% food budget spent on local/organic food

10%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share

Car Sharing Program

Yes

Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program

Condensed Work Week Option For Employees

Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle

Yes

Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus

Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters

Yes

Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers

School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling

School Developed Bicycle Plan

School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees

Yes

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Reviewâ€™s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network

Yes

% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet

100

Fee for Network Use

Yes

Partnerships with Technology Companies

Yes

Personal computer included in tuition for each student

Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors

Yes

Description

Individual basis-students receive a discount.

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About

From the School

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Experience College Life

Campus Tours

On Campus Interview

Faculty and Coach Visits

Class Visits

Overnight Dorm Stays

Transportation

Admissions

Admissions

Overall

From The School

Overview

SAT & ACT Test Scores

Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors

Selectivity Rating

Academics

Academics

Overall

From The School

Academic Programs

Majors and Degrees Offered

Faculty and Class Information

Graduation Rates

Majors

AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

American/United States Studies/Civilization.

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

Biochemistry.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Biophysics.

Computational Biology.

Molecular Biology.

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

Accounting.

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.

Fashion Merchandising.

Finance, General.

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.

Information Resources Management.

International Business/Trade/Commerce.

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.

Marketing/Marketing Management, General.

Organizational Leadership.

COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

Communication, General.

Journalism, Other.

Public Relations/Image Management.

Speech Communication and Rhetoric.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.

Computer Science.

Informatics.

Information Technology.

Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.

EDUCATION.

Art Teacher Education.

Biology Teacher Education.

Chemistry Teacher Education.

Drama and Dance Teacher Education.

Elementary Education and Teaching.

English/Language Arts Teacher Education.

French Language Teacher Education.

History Teacher Education.

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.

Mathematics Teacher Education.

Music Teacher Education.

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.

Physics Teacher Education.

Spanish Language Teacher Education.

Special Education and Teaching, General.

ENGINEERING.

Civil Engineering, General.