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About Lipscomb University

faith-based missionsmall class sizesdoctoral programshealth sciences focus

Lipscomb University is a private university in Nashville, TN, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and doctoral programs. With an acceptance rate of 71%, LU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 699 students each year. LU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1110–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. LU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $25,432 per year; the sticker price of $55,228 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lipscomb University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1200
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1110 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lipscomb University

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Essay Strategy
Lipscomb is a Church of Christ affiliated university, so use your essays and activities list to show how your faith or values align with a community that takes Christian mission seriously. You do not need to be Church of Christ, but you should be able to speak authentically about how you engage with values-driven community life.
Application Strategy
Lipscomb leans heavily into its Nashville location as a selling point, so mention specific Nashville-area opportunities in your field of interest, whether that is music industry connections, healthcare systems like Vanderbilt or HCA, or nonprofit work, and explain why being in that city matters to your goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lipscomb University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$55k/yr$20.0k
30k-48k~$55k/yr$20.0k
48k-75k~$55k/yr$24.1k
75k-110k~$55k/yr$25.2k
110k+~$55k/yr$31.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$50k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,994
Undergrad Enrollment
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