# Lipscomb University

Private nonprofit college in Nashville, TN. IPEDS ID 219976.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lipscomb-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lipscomb-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 68% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,739 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 72%; beats 89% of TN colleges and 82% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,541; beats 74% of TN colleges and 57% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,350

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,048 |
| 30-48k | $20,009 |
| 48-75k | $24,124 |
| 75-110k | $25,210 |
| 110k+ | $31,265 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.13 years on average (61% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,541 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,048 | $82,798 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $20,009 | $82,637 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,124 | $99,632 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,210 | $104,117 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $31,265 | $129,124 | 6.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $55,117
- Tuition and fees: $40,572
- Housing and meals: $14,804; books: $1,650

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–700; SAT math: 570–680; ACT: 23–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,244 applicants, 2,828 admitted, 711 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 68%, ACT 23–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 67%, ACT 22–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (75 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $67,725 | $93,990 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $83,930 | $23,732 |
| Business Administration | $51,379 | $80,751 | $27,250 |
| Marketing | $41,660 | $77,996 | $24,625 |
| Nursing | $64,954 | $74,051 | $26,623 |
| Human Resources | $38,493 | $61,167 | $26,298 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | $56,036 | not reported |
| Biology | $20,387 | $54,965 | $24,375 |
| Social Work | not reported | $53,938 | not reported |
| Communications | $31,767 | $52,267 | $21,253 |
| Psychology | $28,252 | $47,933 | $25,062 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | $47,544 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,655 | $44,328 | $21,500 |
| Writing | $26,994 | $42,863 | $19,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | $32,967 | not reported | $24,500 |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $23,075 | not reported | $24,619 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | $24,975 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | $19,352 | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dietetics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $102,640 (Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN), $99,260 (TN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Human Resources → HR specialist: median wage $67,380 (Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN), $67,370 (TN), $75,940 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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