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Nashville, TN 37204-3951
p. 615-966-1000
w. www.lipscomb.edu

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

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Ranks 18th in Tennessee and 807th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationChurches of Christ
Congressional District4705

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lipscomb University?
801st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $19,330 $19,330 $19,330
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,060 $1,060 $1,060
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $775 $775 $775
FT Graduate Tuition $16,002 $16,002 $16,002
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $889 $889 $889
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $32,535 $32,535 $32,535
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $31,140 $31,140 $31,140
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $23,890 $23,890 $23,890

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $16,811 $18,580 $16,811 $18,580 $16,811 $18,580
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,000(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,070 $7,400
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,500(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,250 $6,250
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,500 $2,000
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,500(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,683 (1,046 male / 1,637 female)
Admitted 1,783 (713 male / 1,070 female)
Admission rate 66%
First-time Enrollment 605 (237 male / 368 female)
FT Enrollment 601 (234 male / 367 female)
PT Enrollment 4 (3 male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment3,413

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Lipscomb University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Lipscomb University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Atlantic Sun Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Atlantic Sun Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Atlantic Sun Conference

ACT Test Admission

366th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 92%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 29
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 27
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 27

SAT Test Admission

360th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 27%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 620
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 490 / 630
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1000 / 1250

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,495
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,400
Board Fee$3,650

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lipscomb University 917th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Lipscomb University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Lipscomb University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Lipscomb University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Nashville, TN 37204-3951
Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population11,024 (11,024 urban / N/A rural)
Households5,238 (2.09 people per house)
Median Household Income$41,284
Families2,661 (2.85 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 26 64 30 8 1,006 230 1,364
Accounting 6 6 4 52 10 78
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 2
Apparel and Textiles, General 4 2 6
Art Teacher Education 2 2
Athletic Training/Trainer
Bible/Biblical Studies 2 20 4 26
Biochemistry 6 6
Biology Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 4 4 62 74
Business Administration and Management, General 4 4 2 2 88 6 106
Business/Commerce, General 16 16
Business/Managerial Economics 12 12
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
Commercial and Advertising Art 4 14 18
Computer Engineering, General 2 2
Computer Science 6 6
Counseling Psychology 2 2
Curriculum and Instruction 10 2 60 98 170
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 2 12 14
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 2 10 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 6 30 36
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 4 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 46 2 48
Engineering Mechanics 2 2 2 6
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
English Language and Literature, General 24 24
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8 8
Environmental Biology 4 4
Environmental Science 8 8
Family Systems 8 2 10
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Fashion Merchandising 14 14
Finance, General 4 10 14
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 16 18
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 2 2
French Language Teacher Education
French Language and Literature 4 4
General Studies 2 2 4
German Language Teacher Education
German Language and Literature 10 10
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 6 8
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
History Teacher Education 12 12
History, General 2 16 2 20
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 12 14
Information Technology 2 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 2
Journalism 4 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 2 32 6 40
Management Information Systems, General 2 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4 44 48
Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 12 14
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 4
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering 2 10 12
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 2 2
Molecular Biology 6 6
Music Performance, General
Music Teacher Education 2 2
Music Theory and Composition
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2 4 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 4 54 2 60
Organizational Communication, General 4 4
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 10 4 14
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10 10
Physics, General
Piano and Organ
Political Science and Government, General 2 2 14 8 26
Political Science and Government, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Nursing Studies 2 2
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 4 4
Psychology, General 2 4 2 60 4 72
Public Administration 2 2
Public Relations/Image Management 20 20
Radio and Television 2 2
Social Work 14 14
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Spanish Language and Literature 10 6 16
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 52 56
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2 2 26 2 32
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4 16 20
Theology/Theological Studies 4 16 4 24
Urban Studies/Affairs
Voice and Opera
Youth Ministry 18 18

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Lipscomb University 967th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $66,967 ($69,715 male / $60,400 female)
Number of FT Faculty 122 (86 male / 36 female)
Number of PT Faculty 165
FT Faculty Ratio 0.7 : 1
Total Benefits $2,184,634

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