More selective than 62% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
14% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 48% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lipscomb University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lipscomb University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lipscomb University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 700 |
| SAT math | 570 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lipscomb University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 590–700 | 570–680 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 580–680 | 565–670 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lipscomb University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Lipscomb University has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | 50% | $20,406 |
| 11 | Johnson University | 65% | 57% | $22,063 |
| 12 | Southern Adventist University | 66% | 49% | $24,345 |
| 13 | Cumberland University | 67% | 46% | $18,759 |
| 14 | Lipscomb University | 68% | 72% | $24,739 |
| 15 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | 69% | 48% | $14,836 |
| 16 | Middle Tennessee State University | 69% | 54% | $13,359 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | 53% | $16,813 |
| 18 | Tennessee State University | 70% | 34% | $15,796 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Lipscomb University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lipscomb University admissions questions
What is the Lipscomb University acceptance rate?
Lipscomb University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,828 of 4,244 applicants were admitted.
Does Lipscomb University require the SAT or ACT?
Lipscomb University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 14% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lipscomb University?
The middle 50% of Lipscomb University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1380 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lipscomb University?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (711 of 2,828).
Is Lipscomb University getting harder to get into?
Lipscomb University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lipscomb University overview