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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003486
- Phone: (615) 444-2562
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
63.11%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,747Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Lipscomb University
Also known as David Lipscomb University
1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN
History
Lipscomb University is a 4 year institution located in Nashville, TN. Founded by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding in 1891, the school was founded as a Bible college. Over the next 50 years the school grew, becoming a junior college, and in 1948 a university. Today Lipscomb University offers a liberal arts education along with spiritual guidance. Students of Lipscomb University are prepared spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically for life and eternity.
Academics
Lipscomb University offers undergraduate and graduate programs for a large number of majors. The school was ranked 18th in the US News and World Reports in its 2011 list of America's Best Colleges Regional Universities (South). Lipscomb University is dedicated to the intellectual development of its students as demanded by God.
Some programs available:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to attend Lipscomb University will have to complete and submit the application along with all pertinent information, recommendations, transcripts (high school or college) and ACT or SAT scores and set up an interview with an admissions officer. After the application has been evaluated along with the interview the student will be notified if he or she has been admitted. Students interested in receiving financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and contact the financial aid office with any questions they may have.
Athletics
The Lipscomb University Bisons participate in a large number of sports. The school recently entered the NCAA Division 1 in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The school has an ongoing rivalry with the nearby Belmont University.
Sports Programs:
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Soccer
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Lipscomb University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Lipscomb University is around 4,600 students, with undergraduate students making up about 64% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $31,000-$37,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,300 to $1,500 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $20,106 |
Receiving Student Loans | 48% | $7,214 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Lipscomb University may provide services like:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
David Lipscomb University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic Sun Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic Sun Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic Sun Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Lipscomb University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Biophysics (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (C, M)
- Organizational Leadership (B, C, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Human Resources (B)
- Accounting (B, C, M)
- Finance (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- International Business (B)
- Information Systems
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
- Information Technology (B)
- Web Design (B)
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Pharmacy (D)
- Nursing (B)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M)
- Health Informatics (C, M)
- Dietetics (B, C)
- Art Therapy (B)
- PreMed Studies
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lipscomb University.
- Belmont University in Memphis, TN (2 miles away)
- Fisk University in Fayetteville, TN (4 miles away)
- Trevecca Nazarene University in Cookeville, TN (11 miles away)
- Cumberland University in Covington, TN (29 miles away)
- Martin Methodist College in Livingston, TN (64 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003486
- Phone: (615) 444-2562
- School Homepage