Lipscomb University

What is the accreditation of Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is not a separate endorsement of every individual major.

Institutional accreditation is important for federal student-aid eligibility and is often considered when another college evaluates transfer credit. It does not, by itself, guarantee that credits will transfer or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Students considering regulated fields such as nursing, pharmacy, engineering or teacher education should check the current program-specific accreditation and the licensing rules of the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at Lipscomb University?

First-year applicants should expect to submit an undergraduate application and a secondary-school record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent. Reported admissions criteria include a high school GPA, transcripts and recommendations; class rank is not required.

Lipscomb is not an open-admission institution. In the reported first-year admissions cycle, 2,886 of 4,261 applicants were admitted, an acceptance rate of about 68%. That rate describes one applicant pool, not an individual applicant's chance of admission.

SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not universally required under the reported criteria. Among enrolled first-year students, 15% submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores; those groups can overlap. The median submitted scores were 1185 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT. Because only score-submitters are represented, these medians should not be read as minimums for admission.

Applicants whose first language is not English should review Lipscomb's current English-proficiency requirements, including accepted tests and any exemptions. Requirements can also differ for home-schooled applicants, international students and programs with auditions, portfolios or additional prerequisites. Check the admissions office's current deadlines and document checklist for the intended entry term rather than assuming every applicant follows the same schedule.

What are the application fees and waivers at Lipscomb University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $50. An application fee is a charge to have an application processed; it is separate from any enrollment deposit or future tuition bill.

Applicants who need a fee waiver should ask undergraduate admissions which waiver routes are currently accepted and how to request one before submitting payment. Fee rules may differ for graduate, professional or other applicant categories, so a prospective student should use the instructions attached to the specific application being filed.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb students have reported access to Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC through cooperating host institutions, rather than through ROTC branch units operated by Lipscomb on its campus. Participation may therefore require travel and coordination between a Lipscomb degree schedule and the host institution's classes or training.

ROTC participation, scholarship eligibility and a military service commitment are separate questions. Interested students should confirm cross-enrollment arrangements, available branches, course scheduling and scholarship terms with the relevant ROTC detachment before making an enrollment decision.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb admits transfer applicants and generally considers college credit earned at other accredited institutions. Reported transfer entry terms include fall, spring and summer, but admission to the university and acceptance of individual credits are distinct decisions.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended. Depending on prior coursework and the intended program, high school records or additional materials may also be requested. Lipscomb reports accepting certain credit-by-examination and recommended-credit pathways, including CLEP subject examinations, DSST and American Council on Education recommendations; whether a particular result fulfills a major requirement requires an individual evaluation.

Before committing, a transfer student should request a written evaluation showing which credits count toward general education, the major and total graduation requirements. That is especially important for sequenced programs, clinical fields and students close to completing a degree, where transferable credit may not shorten the time to graduation as much as expected.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb offers international study opportunities that can include longer academic programs and shorter, faculty-led experiences. Available destinations and courses change, so the useful first question is whether a particular option advances the student's degree rather than simply whether it is offered.

Students should obtain academic approval before departure and ask how courses will apply to major, general-education or elective requirements. They should also compare program charges, travel and living expenses, passport or visa needs, and whether their particular scholarships or other aid can be used. A short-term trip and a semester abroad can have substantially different academic and financial implications.