Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in an urban area, in Nashville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,642 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 641 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 506 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.David Lipscomb University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,556, and fees were $2,376. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,556 and $2,376 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students4,642 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 72 |
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Bethel University
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Lindsey Wilson College
108 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1954 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/26/2009 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1060 to 1330 |
| ACT | 23 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,194/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,194/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,194/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,037/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,037/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,037/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $53,730 | $53,730 | $53,730 |
| ADN | 70 | $83,580 | $83,580 | $83,580 |
| BSN | 125 | $149,250 | $149,250 | $149,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $51,850 | $51,850 | $51,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Lipscomb University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 25% | $4,438 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $857 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $3,865 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $15,780 |
| Federal Student Loans | 48% | $5,545 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $13,060 |
$25,050
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$20,276 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,217 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,922 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,944 |
| Over $110,000$27,251 |
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Student Population
2,987
Undergrads
1,655
Graduates
2,898
Women
1,744
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
75% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
