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Lipscomb University

#604 in US ranking Nashville, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$56,348
Tuition & fees
$42,596
Avg. aid
$23,695
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
1160–1380
ACT range
23–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
Median salary
$51,427
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb's recurring traditions include Singarama, an annual spring student talent production, and an Annual Service Day involving students, faculty and staff. They reflect two visible aspects of campus life: student performance and organized community service.

Paint the Herd is another reported campus tradition associated with Lipscomb's Bisons identity. Event details and participation arrangements may vary from year to year. Students interested in joining a performance or service project should look for the current event schedule and sign-up process rather than assuming participation is automatic.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb offers university-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining. Residence halls provide an on-campus option, while a substantial share of students commute or arrange housing elsewhere in Nashville. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus under the reported policy.

Housing availability is different from a guaranteed assignment. Applicants should review current residence eligibility, application and deposit steps, room types, and any first-year residency rules before making plans. The reported housing units have high-speed internet access.

Meal-plan requirements and dining options can depend on a student's residence and class standing. Students comparing on-campus and off-campus living should evaluate the applicable meal plan, lease length, transportation and parking together - not just the advertised room charge.

Lipscomb University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

50

Lipscomb University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
46%
Campus size
89 acres

Lipscomb University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lipscomb University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Beaman Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lipscomb University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lipscomb University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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