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EVula / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0 For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated October 05, 2017 To apply to Lipscomb University, students will need to submit an application along with scores from the SAT or ACT, a teacher recommendation, and a high school transcript. With an acceptance rate of 61 percent, the school is not highly selective--students with good grades and test scores within or above the ranges listed below have a decent chance of being admitted. For more information, be sure to visit Lipscomb's website, or contact the admissions office. Admissions Data (2016) Lipscomb University Acceptance Rate: 61%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 500 / 638SAT Math: 490 / 630SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanTennessee colleges SAT comparisonAtlantic Sun Conference SAT comparisonACT Composite: 22 / 28ACT English: 23 / 31ACT Math: 22 / 27What these ACT numbers meanTennessee colleges ACT comparisonAtlantic Sun Conference ACT comparison Lipscomb University Description Established in 1891, Lipscomb University is a private Christian university located on a 65-acre campus four miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The school believes in the interconnectedness of faith and learning, and leadership, service, and faith are central to the university's values. Libscomb undergraduates can choose from over 130 programs of study within 66 majors. Academics are supported by a 15 to 1 student/faculty ratio. Professional fields such as nursing, business and education are among the most popular. Student life is also active with over 70 student clubs and organizations. In athletics, the Libscomb Bisons compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference. Popular sports include basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, and baseball. Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 4,632 (2,986 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female89% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17) Tuition and Fees: $29,756Books: $1,500 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,540Other Expenses: $3,250Total Cost: $46,046 Lipscomb University Financial Aid (2015 - 16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 98%Loans: 45%Average Amount of AidGrants: $18,936Loans: $6,773 Academic Programs Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Exercise Science, Marketing, Psychology Retention and Graduation Rates First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%4-Year Graduation Rate: 48%6-Year Graduation Rate: 58% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs Men's Sports: Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Track and FieldWomen's Sport: Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Cross Country Data Source National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Lipscomb University, You May Also Like These Schools Vanderbilt University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBelmont University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphTennessee State University: Profile Samford University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAuburn University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphFaulkner University: Profile Harding University: Profile Lee University: Profile Union University: Profile East Tennessee State University: Profile University of Tennessee - Knoxville: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSewanee University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Lipscomb and the Common Application Lipscomb University uses the Common Application. 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