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Lipscomb University
Most applicants get into Lipscomb University — 67.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Lipscomb University sits in Nashville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Mechanical Engineering, where graduates median $93,990 four years out. Faculty pay averages $105,984 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,997 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1145 and 1350 — above the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lipscomb University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Lipscomb University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1145 and 1350; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 620 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 565 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lipscomb University received 4,244 applications and admitted 2,828 (66.6%), with 711 enrolling.
How Lipscomb University compares
| Lipscomb University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.7% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,572 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,541 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lipscomb University student earns $55,541 — 15% above the Tennessee median of $48,382 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Lipscomb University lists tuition at $40,572 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lipscomb University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $40,572 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Lipscomb University enrolls 2,997 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Lipscomb University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
72.2% of Lipscomb University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $40,572 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Lipscomb University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,990 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,930 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,751 |
| Marketing | $77,996 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,051 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $61,167 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $56,036 |
| Biology, General | $54,965 |
| Social Work | $53,938 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,267 |
| Psychology, General | $47,933 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,544 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,328 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $42,863 |
Median earnings for these 14 Lipscomb University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,541 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 61 additional Lipscomb University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lipscomb University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1145–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lipscomb University's acceptance rate?
66.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,828 admitted from 4,244 applicants.
How much does Lipscomb University cost?
At Lipscomb University, published tuition is $40,572 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lipscomb University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lipscomb University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,541 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Cumberland University — 67.3% admitted
- Bethel University — 60.2% admitted
- Baptist Health Sciences University — 82% admitted
- Johnson University — 65.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.