Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

privateDoctoral/Professional Universities

Safety

B

ROI

B

Lipscomb University is a mid-size private non-profit doctoral university located in Nashville, Tennessee, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,997. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Tennessee postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 68% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 68% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $24,124 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $135,760. The 4-year graduation rate is 70%, 25 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $55,541.

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Avg Net Price

$24,739

6-yr Grad Rate

67.7%

Earnings 10yr

$55,541

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
67.7%
SAT Range
1160–1380
ACT Range
23–30
Enrollment
2,997
Student:Faculty
13:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$40,572
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,572
Room & Board
$15,424
Students Receiving Aid
24.1%
Median Debt at Grad

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