The student-faculty ratio at Lipscomb University is 13:1, and the school has 54.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lipscomb University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Education; Engineering; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 82 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
231 full time
356 part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
85%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
-
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students54.8%
20-4940.5%
50 or more4.7%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
82%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
92%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
55%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
59%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
73%
6-year graduation rate of international students
80%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
83
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
52
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
69
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Belmont University
East Tennessee State University
Harding University
Ohio State University--Columbus
University of Alabama
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
-
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Marty Roe, lead singer for Diamond Rio (award-winning country music band), Michael Adams, president of the University of Georgia, Barry Stowe, President of Prudential Asia
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
end of second year
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 24%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 11%
Education 8%
Engineering 6%
Psychology 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting$52,200
Marketing$47,900
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$59,900
Majors Offered at This School
Architecture and Related Services
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Sports Communication
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Informatics
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
General Literature
Writing, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Art Therapy/Therapist
Dietetics/Dietitian
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Wellness, General
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
History
American History (United States)
European History
History, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies, General
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Urban Studies/Affairs
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Youth Ministry
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting
Digital Arts
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Minors
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music, General
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Education
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology-Master of Science in Biomolecular Science
Bachelor of Arts in Law Justice and Society - Master of Arts in Conflict Management
Bachelor of Science-Master of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science-Master of Science in Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science-Master of Science in Data Science
Student participation in special study options
Distance learning75%
Internships38%
Study abroad26%
Dual enrollment24%
Independent study21%
Student participation in special academic programs
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
14
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
627
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
2%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Los Angeles Film Studies Center
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Australia
Austria
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
France
Germany
Honduras
Italy
Mexico
Russia
Spain
Switzerland
Uganda
United Kingdom
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
26%
Consortia
Consortia
CCCU (Council for Christian Colleges & Universities)
TICUA (Tennessee Independent Colleges & Universities Association)
NAICU (National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities)
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
