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How strong are the academics at Lipscomb University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
61%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lipscomb has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
161
10-19
263
20-29
153
30-39
47
40-49
13
50-99
38

Honors Programs

Lipscomb University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lipscomb's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lipscomb University:

86%
First-year retention rate
61%
4-year grad rate
69%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lipscomb University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Business Administration and Management, General
28.2
32.76
37.32
41.88
46.44
51

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
  • Disability Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42
  • Molecular Biology 12
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other 5
  • Biophysics 1
  • Computational Biology 1
Business
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 34
  • Business Administration and Management, General 32
  • Finance, General 24
  • Accounting 20
  • Organizational Leadership 17
  • Fashion Merchandising 5
  • Operations Management and Supervision 4
  • Information Resources Management 3
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2
  • Customer Service Management 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 11
  • Sports Communication 3
  • Journalism, Other 2
  • Organizational Communication, General 1
  • Advertising 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 6
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 5
  • Computer Science 4
  • Informatics 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 14
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • German Language Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 17
  • Civil Engineering, General 11
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
  • Computer Software Engineering 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family Systems 12
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 1
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
  • French Language and Literature 3
  • German Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 5
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 3
  • Health and Wellness, General 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 2
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 16
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 16
  • Legal Studies 16
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 2
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Applied Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 12
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 12
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Christian Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 46
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 10
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 7
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 3
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 23
  • Graphic Design 13
  • Music, Other 11
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 7
  • Musical Theatre 7
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 6
  • Acting 5
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 3
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Keyboard Instruments 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music Management 2
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
  • Music, General 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0

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