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Lipscomb University is a liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It was established in the year 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding. The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Lipscomb University’s athletic department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in a wide variety of sports. The sports teams are nicknamed the Bisons. The university is a member of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Lipscomb is located in a large suburb, in Nashville, TN. The school is officially a Churches of Christ school. Lipscomb is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about Lipscomb is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Lipscomb often study business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 600 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Lipscomb offers classes to 2,744 students (2,612 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Atlantic Sun Conference competitions. Lipscomb offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lipscomb University is a private coeducational institution whose principal focus is undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, combined with a number of undergraduate professional and preprofessional fields and master's degree programs. Its primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. This mission is carried out not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and the larger community."
More complete details are provided below.
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204-3951
General Phone: (615) 966-1000
http://www.lipscomb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 146 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, math teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 130 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, business, human resources, finance, non-profit management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | English, political science, Spanish language, history, speech and rhetoric, German language, general studies, American studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 38 | psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 36 | bible studies, youth ministry, ministry, theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, philosophy, missionary studies, pastoral counseling |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 29 | exercise science, dietitian, athletic trainer |
| Science | 28 | biology, biochemistry, environmental biology, physics, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 25 | social work, family systems, public administration, family and consumer science, foodservice management |
| Media | 21 | public relations, mass communication, journalism, organizational communications |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information technology, computer science, computer engineering |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health care administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering mechanics, engineering science, various engineering courses |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music theory and composition, music performance, piano, voice |
| Construction Trades | 2 | apparel and textiles |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | pre-pharmacy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Lipscomb in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 443 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 144 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lipscomb had a total enrollment of 2,744 students (2,612 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 65% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Lipscomb offers campus housing for 1,495 of its 2,612 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,028 | 1,513 | 75% | 658 | 43% |
| Men | 833 | 615 | 74% | 298 | 48% |
| Women | 1,195 | 898 | 75% | 360 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 32% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,580 |
| Room and board | $ 7,400 |
| Room charge | $ 4,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,458 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lipscomb participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348600)
Lipscomb has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $70,161 | 4 | $63,541 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $64,647 | 12 | $53,791 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $51,375 | 11 | $63,627 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 8 | $40,665 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $64,961 | 35 | $54,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 70 | 161 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 55 | 91 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lipscomb Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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