Lipscomb University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb's published price is substantially higher than tuition alone. In the 2024-25 IPEDS figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $37,460 and required fees were $3,112, with the same reported amounts for in-state and out-of-state students. These are historical reporting-year figures, not a quote for a future entering class.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $40,572 combined.
• Reported annual room and board: $15,224 combined.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,750.

Adding those three reported categories gives $57,546 for that academic year, before transportation, personal expenses and any program-specific charges. The combined room-and-board figure should not be added again to separate housing or meal charges. Graduate programs and part-time study have different pricing.

Published charges are not the same as net price. For the measured federal-aid population, the reported average net price was $20,009 for families with annual income of $48,000 or less and $31,265 for families with income above $110,000. Averages do not predict an individual award. Reported grant aid averaged $23,695 for the measured undergraduate group, while 29% of the reported group had student loans. Applicants can use a personalized aid offer to separate grants, which generally do not require repayment, from loans and expected family contributions.

Financing may include institutional scholarships, eligible federal and Tennessee aid, federal loans, and military or veteran education benefits. Applicants should complete the FAFSA when seeking federal aid and check each scholarship's separate eligibility and deadline. Before deciding, compare Lipscomb's current cost-of-attendance budget with a current, individualized financial-aid offer.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lipscomb University?

Lipscomb students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, but a campus job, an internship and Federal Work-Study serve different purposes. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students; an award generally permits a student to seek qualifying paid work rather than placing the student automatically in a job.

Students interested in work should review their financial-aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and consult current student-job postings for openings, pay and scheduling. Other campus jobs may be open to students without Work-Study awards. Internships can provide experience or academic credit, but pay and eligibility depend on the position and program; Lipscomb does not report a university-wide internship requirement.

For career planning, reported services include individual counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment and alumni networking. Those services can help a student search and prepare, but they should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.