Overview

Lipscomb University is a University institution located in Nashville, TN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN  37204-3951
United States

Contact Mr. Johnathan Akin
Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@lipscomb.edu
Phone: 615-966-6150
Fax: 615-966-1804

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture And Related Services, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Disability Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Computational Biology
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/managerial Economics
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
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Informatics
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German 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	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Rhetoric And Composition
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Family Systems
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
European History
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Conservation And Research, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Commercial And Advertising Art
Digital Arts
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Fashion/apparel Design
Film/cinema/media 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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,244

Applied

2,828

Accepted

3,024

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,668

Females Applied

1,804

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,576

Males Applied

1,024

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.75

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 20th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		550	640
SAT Math		530	640
ACT Composite		20	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,460

Private

Fees

3,112

Full-time student fees

15,424

Room & board

8,524

Room only

Financial Aid

29,535

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,559

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

30,236

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,295

Avg. Loan Aid

17,670

Avg. Grant Aid

26,740

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,024

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.85%
Black or African American	7.02%
White or Caucasian	67.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	3.28%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	3.14%
Other	3.18%

Gender

Male (38.62%)

Female (61.38%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Singarama (annual spring student talent show), Annual Service Day (students, faculty, and staff) and Paint the Herd

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Sigma Pi Beta, business fraternities, Multicultural Association, Alpha Phi Chi men's service club and Pi Kappa Sigma women's service club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

633

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 246

Part-time - 387

Male - 302

Female - 331