Lipscomb University

https://www.lipscomb.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,460

4.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,695

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.7%

4,261 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,017

86.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

72.2%

477 Graduates

About

Lipscomb University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lipscomb University were Curriculum & Instruction (129 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and Physician Assistant (45 degrees).

In 2024, 1,550 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lipscomb University. 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,150 degrees), 8.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lipscomb University is $37,460, which is $5,540 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lipscomb University is $37,460, which is $5,540 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,695.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Lipscomb University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,460

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lipscomb University was $37,460. The cost of tuition at Lipscomb University is $5,540 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lipscomb University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,695

2024 Value

1.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lipscomb University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,695. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lipscomb University grew by 1.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lipscomb University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,647

Room and Board

$1,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lipscomb University was of $14,647 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 12.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lipscomb University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Lipscomb University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lipscomb University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Lipscomb University received 4,261 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.401% annual growth. Out of those 4,261 applicants, 2,886 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.7% acceptance rate.

There were 5,017 students enrolled at Lipscomb University in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lipscomb University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,886

Accepted Out of 4,261

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lipscomb University was 67.7% (2,886 admissions from 4,261 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 66.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 0.401%, while admissions grew by 2.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lipscomb University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Lipscomb University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lipscomb University had a total enrollment of 5,017 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lipscomb University is 4,342 students and the part-time enrollment is 675. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Lipscomb University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lipscomb University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.1% White, 9.71% Hispanic or Latino, 9.41% Black or African American, 3.39% Two or More Races, 2.83% Asian, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0797% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lipscomb University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.4%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lipscomb University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,017 students. The full-time enrollment at Lipscomb University is 4,342 and the part-time enrollment is 675. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Lipscomb University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lipscomb University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lipscomb University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Lipscomb University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lipscomb University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,415 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
487 enrolled students
Black or African American
472 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lipscomb University is 68.1% White, 9.71% Hispanic or Latino, 9.41% Black or African American, 3.39% Two or More Races, 2.83% Asian, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0797% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 187 students (3.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 546 more women than men received degrees from Lipscomb University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lipscomb University is white (1,150 degrees awarded). There were 8.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lipscomb University is Curriculum & Instruction (129 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and Physician Assistant (45 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lipscomb University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (41 degrees awarded), Education (340 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (119 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lipscomb University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,596,052 people), Secondary school teachers (554,827 people), Physicians (418,456 people), Education administrators (300,901 people), and Other managers (298,588 people).

The most specialized majors at Lipscomb University in 2024 are Theology (41 degrees awarded), Education (340 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (119 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees), and Biology (103 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lipscomb University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Lipscomb University are Theology (41 degrees awarded), Education (340 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (119 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees), and Biology (103 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lipscomb University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,017,201 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (678,225 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (612,379 people), Offices of physicians (226,286 people), and Outpatient care centers (213,889 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lipscomb University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Lipscomb University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lipscomb University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

502

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,048

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 502 degrees were awarded to men at Lipscomb University, which is 0.479 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,048).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lipscomb University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Lipscomb University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Lipscomb University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 4.15 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Lipscomb University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,150 degrees awarded
Black or African American
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lipscomb University is white (1,150 degrees awarded). There were 8.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (137 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
851 degrees awarded
White Female
786 degrees awarded
White Female
771 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lipscomb University is white female (851 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (786 degrees).

Operations

Lipscomb University has an endowment valued at nearly $117M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.8M (13.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Lipscomb University had a total salary expenditure of 180M. Lipscomb University employs 85 Assistant professors, 73 Associate professors and 69 Professors. Most academics at Lipscomb University are Female Assistant professor (51), Male Professor (50), and Female Associate professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lipscomb University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 140 employees, Service, with 86 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees.

Endowment

$117M

2024 Endowment

16.6%

growth from 2023

Lipscomb University has an endowment valued at about $117M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lipscomb University grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $135M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lipscomb University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.09M - Federal
$670k - State
$365k - Local

As of 2024, Lipscomb University received $2.09M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $670k from state grants and contracts, and $365k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$78.2M

2024 Salaries

2.35%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lipscomb University paid a median of $78.2M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($180M) and a 2.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.18% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.04% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$23.7M

Instructional Salaries

248

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lipscomb University paid a total of $23.7M to 248 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lipscomb University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 140 employees, Service with 86 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees.

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