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$40,572
per year
In-State Tuition
71%
Acceptance Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
Lipscomb University is an educational institution in Nashville, TN. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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29 of 29 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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Hospitality & Culinary
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
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Sports
5
Men’s teams
6
Women’s teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Lipscomb gives merit aid based on GPA and test scores; its full-tuition Trustee Scholarship goes to 10 freshmen by application.
Trustee Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition
Renewable: Live on campus and maintain a 3.25 GPA
Be admitted, then submit the Trustee application (essay, video, interview if selected); the deadline was January 7, 2026 for Fall 2026.
Awarded to 10 incoming freshmen. Needs an ACT of 30, SAT of 1360 or CLT of 97, plus a 3.5 high school GPA (weighted GPAs considered). Not stackable with other Lipscomb aid.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$20,048
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$55,541
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 48 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Davidson County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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