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Lipscomb University

David Lipscomb University David Lipscomb Lipscomb

Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951

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Known for business

Lipscomb University is a private institution in Nashville with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1248, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,541 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,610.

Established
1891
Motto
"The Truth Shall Make You Free" – John 8:32
Mascot
LU the Bison
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I level of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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67%Acceptance
1248SAT Avg
3,021Students
13:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$55,541Earnings 10yr
$25,610Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lipscomb University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1248

Reading & WritingMid: 600
580680
MathMid: 585
565670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1248

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,824
Room & Board$14,804
Books & Supplies$1,650
Total Cost of Attendance$53,549
Average Net Price$25,610
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,886
$30–48K$18,642
$48–75K$23,820
$75–110K$26,322
$110K+$30,873

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,610

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,350

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (147)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,021
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 7%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.7%
Freshman Retention85.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,454
8 Years$53,623
10 Years$55,541

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,200
Men
$62,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from TN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
4 mi(7 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
213 mi(369 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
255 mi(442 min)

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