Lipscomb University is a private coeducational institution whose principal focus is undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, combined with a number of undergraduate professional and pre-professional fields and master's degree programs. Its primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. The mission is carried out not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and larger community.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
500
620
SAT Math
500
600
SAT Writing
490
600
ACT Composite
21
27
ACT English
21
29
ACT Math
20
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$13,928
$15,566
$16,811
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$6,410
$6,730
$7,070
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (615) 269-1791
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 64%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,299
State/Local Grants: $4,386
Institutional Grants: $5,373
Student Loans: $3,931
