Lipscomb University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Nashville, Tennessee with 2,997 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, costs an average of $23,178 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Lipscomb University acceptance rate and admissions
Lipscomb University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1160 to 1380
4001600
ACT composite
23 to 30
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 590 to 700, math 570 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Lipscomb University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Oct 15, 2026 (passed)
Early action II
Nov 15, 2026
Regular decision
Jan 15, 2027
Next deadline: Early action II, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Lipscomb University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Lipscomb University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$42,596
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$15,772
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$56,348
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$23,178
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,178 a year after grants and scholarships, $33,170 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Lipscomb University graduation rate, earnings and debt
71%finished within 6 years84%came back for year two29%get a Pell Grant
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $62,332 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $18,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Lipscomb University$62,332
Tennessee median, private nonprofit 4-year$55,642
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Lipscomb University$18,750
Tennessee median$21,492
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Lipscomb University majors and what graduates earn
Lipscomb University awarded bachelor's degrees in 69 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($93,990).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Lipscomb University
35 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Lipscomb University?
Lipscomb University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Lipscomb University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $42,596. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,178 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Lipscomb University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 590 to 700 in reading and writing and 570 to 680 in math, and 23 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Lipscomb University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Lipscomb University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Lipscomb University?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Lipscomb University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,332 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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