Lipscomb University (219976)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,848

4.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,386

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

4,244 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,047

88% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.7%

439 Graduates

About

Lipscomb University (219976) is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Lipscomb University (219976) were Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (126 degrees awarded), Teacher Education & Professional Development (15 degrees), and Human Resource Development (11 degrees).

In 2023, 1,678 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lipscomb University (219976). 69.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,232 degrees), 6.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lipscomb University (219976) is $35,848, which is $4,845 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lipscomb University (219976) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,077 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lipscomb University (219976) is $35,848, which is $4,845 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,386.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Lipscomb University (219976) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,848

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lipscomb University (219976) was $35,848. The cost of tuition at Lipscomb University (219976) is $4,845 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,386

2023 Value

1.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lipscomb University (219976) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,386. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lipscomb University (219976) grew by 1.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,018

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lipscomb University (219976) was of $13,018 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.231% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Lipscomb University (219976) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lipscomb University (219976) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1077 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lipscomb University (219976) received 4,244 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,244 applicants, 2,828 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,047 students enrolled at Lipscomb University (219976) in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lipscomb University (219976) has an overall enrollment yield of 25.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,828

Accepted Out of 4,244

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lipscomb University (219976) was 66.6% (2,828 admissions from 4,244 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.5%, while admissions grew by 7.32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Lipscomb University (219976) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lipscomb University (219976) had a total enrollment of 5,047 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lipscomb University (219976) is 4,441 students and the part-time enrollment is 606. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Lipscomb University (219976) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lipscomb University (219976), both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.8% White, 8.96% Black or African American, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.41% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lipscomb University (219976) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by White Male (17.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lipscomb University (219976) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,047 students. The full-time enrollment at Lipscomb University (219976) is 4,441 and the part-time enrollment is 606. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Lipscomb University (219976) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lipscomb University (219976) was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Lipscomb University (219976) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lipscomb University (219976) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,574 enrolled students
Black or African American
452 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
421 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lipscomb University (219976) is 70.8% White, 8.96% Black or African American, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.41% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 141 students (2.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 656 more women than men received degrees from Lipscomb University (219976). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lipscomb University (219976) is white (1,232 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Lipscomb University (219976) is Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (126 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education & Professional Development (15 degrees) and Human Resource Development (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lipscomb University (219976), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (56 degrees awarded), Education (473 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lipscomb University (219976) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,504 people), Secondary school teachers (562,554 people), Physicians (408,666 people), Education administrators (289,408 people), and Other managers (283,490 people).

The most specialized majors at Lipscomb University (219976) in 2023 are Theology (56 degrees awarded), Education (473 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (97 degrees), and Biology (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lipscomb University (219976) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Lipscomb University (219976) are Theology (56 degrees awarded), Education (473 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (97 degrees), and Biology (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lipscomb University (219976) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lipscomb University (219976).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
General Psychology
47 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lipscomb University (219976) was Registered Nursing with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lipscomb University (219976) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

511

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,167

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 511 degrees were awarded to men at Lipscomb University (219976), which is 0.438 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,167).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lipscomb University (219976) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Lipscomb University (219976) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.902 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Lipscomb University (219976) in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor, which is 16.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 64% of students graduating from Lipscomb University (219976) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lipscomb University (219976) is Female and Two or More Races (92.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.228% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,232 degrees awarded
Black or African American
184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lipscomb University (219976) is white (1,232 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

1.01% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
851 degrees awarded
White Male
381 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lipscomb University (219976) is white female (851 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (381 degrees).

Operations

Lipscomb University (219976) has an endowment valued at nearly $101M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 68.1k (0.0678%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Lipscomb University (219976) had a total salary expenditure of 177M. Lipscomb University (219976) employs 93 Assistant professors, 76 Associate professors and 59 Professors. Most academics at Lipscomb University (219976) are Female Assistant professor (57), Male Professor (43), and Female Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lipscomb University (219976) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 134 employees, Service, with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees.

Endowment

$101M

2023 Endowment

1.93%

decline from 2022

Lipscomb University (219976) has an endowment valued at about $101M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lipscomb University (219976) declined 1.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $333M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lipscomb University (219976) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$76.4M

2023 Salaries

6.18%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lipscomb University (219976) paid a median of $76.4M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($177M) and a 6.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.04% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.58% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.5M

Instructional Salaries

246

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lipscomb University (219976) paid a total of $23.5M to 246 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

93 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

134 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lipscomb University (219976) were Assistant professor with 93 employees, Associate professor with 76 employees, and Professor with 59 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lipscomb University (219976) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 134 employees, Service with 91 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lipscomb University (219976) was Female Assistant professor with 57 employees, Male Professor with 43 employees, and Female Associate professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lipscomb University (219976).

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