Lipscomb University

ACCEPTANCE RATE

63.11%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,747

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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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 18^th 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.

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