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Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 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 Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 500 / 638 SAT Math: 490 / 630 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean Tennessee colleges SAT comparison Atlantic Sun Conference SAT comparison ACT Composite: 22 / 28 ACT English: 23 / 31 ACT Math: 22 / 27 What these ACT numbers mean Tennessee colleges ACT comparison Atlantic 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: $29,756 Books: $1,500 (why so much?) Room and Board: $11,540 Other Expenses: $3,250 Total 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 Graph Belmont University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Tennessee State University: Profile Samford University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Auburn University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Faulkner University: Profile Harding University: Profile Lee University: Profile Union University: Profile East Tennessee State University: Profile University of Tennessee - Knoxville: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Sewanee University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Lipscomb and the Common Application Lipscomb University uses the Common Application. 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