Lipscomb University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Lipscomb University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,705 students enrolled. This college was established in 1891 and is one of the 21 colleges and schools located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lipscomb University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Lipscomb University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
140
Lipscomb University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 140 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Psychology, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Lipscomb University is high at 84% (well above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Lipscomb University is average: 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lipscomb University is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $34,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Lipscomb University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $2,900; which totals $37,300 per year.

Read the details about Lipscomb University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
71%
Doable
According to government data, 3,705 applications were submitted and 2,635 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Lipscomb University might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lipscomb University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Lipscomb University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lipscomb University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Lipscomb University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- about $8,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Lipscomb University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Lipscomb University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lipscomb University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, Tennessee
37204-3951, USA
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