Lipscomb University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Churches of Christ
Main Campus
Lipscomb University Rankings
Affordability45
Selectivity56
Retention53
Graduation32
Earnings37
Diversity32
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lipscomb University
93%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
3%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
Engineering6%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations4%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Lipscomb University
60%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–660
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Lipscomb University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lipscomb University
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$221
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Lipscomb University
81%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 54% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 58% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 49% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 22% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lipscomb University
94%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lipscomb University
2,914
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,682
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lipscomb University, TN
Belmont University
2 miles, N
Vanderbilt University
3 miles, N
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
3 miles, N
John A Gupton College
3 miles, N