First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | October 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lipscomb.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lipscomb University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 1314 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 1314 | |
| Biology | 3 | BY 1003 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CM 1113, 1211 | |
| United States History | 4 | HI 2213 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PS 1113 | |
| Statistics | 3 | MA2183 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1213 |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 1314 | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 1314 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MA 1314 & MA 2314 | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Biology | 3 | BY 1003 | |
| Biology | 4 | BY 1003 | |
| Biology | 5 | BY1144 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CM 1113, 1211 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CM 1113, 1211 CM 1123, 1221 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| United States History | 4 | HI 2213 | |
| United States History | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PS 1113 | |
| Psychology | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Psychology | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MA2183 | |
| Statistics | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Statistics | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1213 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | EC 2403 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | EC 2413 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HI 1013 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BY 1003 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BY 1003, or BY 1013, or ESS 1013 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| European History | 4 | HI 1113 | |
| European History | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | HI 3323 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Human Geography | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SN 1114 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SN 1114, SN 1124 & SN 2114 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SN 1114, SN 1124, SN 2114, & SN 2124 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CCT 1133 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Art History | 3 | AR 4813 | |
| Art History | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Art History | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MU 1111, MU 1133 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | MU 1111, MU 1121 MU 1133, MU 1143 | |
| American Gov./Pol | 4 | PO 1023 | |
| American Gov./Pol | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Comparative Gov./Pol | 4 | PO 1013 | |
| Comparative Gov./Pol | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Drawing | 3 | AR 1033 | |
| Drawing | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Drawing | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| English Lang. and Comp | 3 | EN 1113 | |
| English Lang. and Comp | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| English Lang. and Comp | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| English Lit. and Comp | 3 | EN 1113 | |
| English Lit. and Comp | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| English Lit. and Comp | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FR 1114 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FR 1114, FR 1124, & FR 2114 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FR 1114, FR 1124, FR 2114, & FR 2124 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GE 1114 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GE 1114, GE 1124 & GE 2114 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GE 1114, GE 1124, GE 2114, & GE 2124 | |
| Physics C- Elec./Mag | 3 | PH 1013 | |
| Physics C- Elec./Mag | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Physics C- Elec./Mag | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PH 1013 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 1214 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Physics I | 3 | PH 1013 | |
| Physics I | 4 | PH 1214 | |
| Physics I | 5 | PH 1214 | |
| Physics II | 3 | PH 1013 | |
| Physics II | 4 | PH 1224 | |
| Physics II | 5 | PH 1224 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MA 1123 or MA 1135 | |
| Precalculus | 5 | Same as 4 | |
| Studio Art- 2-D Design | 3 | AR 1033 | |
| Studio Art- 2-D Design | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Studio Art- 2-D Design | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
| Studio Art- 3-D Design | 3 | AR 1033 | |
| Studio Art- 3-D Design | 4 | Same as 3 | |
| Studio Art- 3-D Design | 5 | Same as 3 & | 4 credits |
Source: lipscomb.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 70 |
| Psychology | 56 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 45 |
| Business Administration and Management | 39 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 26 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 23 |
| Digital Arts | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
Show the other 71 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 |
| Finance | 19 |
| Accounting | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Music, Other | 17 |
| Organizational Leadership | 16 |
| Legal Studies | 15 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Social Work | 12 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 11 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 10 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 9 |
| Civil Engineering | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| Musical Theatre | 7 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 |
| Music Management | 7 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 6 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 6 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 6 |
| Graphic Design | 6 |
| Information Resources Management | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | 5 |
| Acting | 5 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 5 |
| Informatics | 5 |
| Disability Studies | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| Family Systems | 4 |
| Computer Science | 4 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| General Studies | 3 |
| Journalism, Other | 3 |
| Sports Communication | 2 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 |
| Public Administration | 2 |
| Health and Wellness | 2 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Organizational Communication | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 1 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
36% of men in fraternities · 25% of women in sororities · 29% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
2,150,553 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Nearest hub airport
Nashville International (BNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.2 of 20
Elevation
581 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
28°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
4.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
50 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Belmont University2 mi
- Vanderbilt University3 mi
- Trevecca Nazarene University4 mi
- Fisk University4 mi
- Tennessee State University4 mi
- Welch College23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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