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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
62%
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
148
10-19
268
20-29
167
30-39
46
40-49
27
50-99
26
100+
3

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:

83%
First-year retention rate
62%
4-year grad rate
72%
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
Business Administration and Management, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
17.2
27.76
38.32
48.88
59.44
70

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Disability Studies 5
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 45
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other 7
  • Molecular Biology 7
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Biophysics 0
  • Computational Biology 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 39
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
  • Finance, General 19
  • Accounting 18
  • Organizational Leadership 16
  • Business Administration and Management, General 9
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 7
  • Information Resources Management 6
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • Fashion Merchandising 4
  • Operations Management and Supervision 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Accounting 1
  • Customer Service Management 0
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 10
  • Journalism, Other 3
  • Sports Communication 2
  • Organizational Communication, General 1
  • Advertising 0
  • Communication, General 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 5
  • Informatics 5
  • Computer Science 4
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 2
  • Information Technology 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
  • Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • German Language Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Education, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 20
  • Computer Software Engineering 9
  • Civil Engineering, General 9
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family Systems 4
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • German Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 8
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 5
  • Health and Wellness, General 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 1
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 0
History
  • History, General 5
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 15
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 15
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 15
  • Legal Studies 4
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 4
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 3
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 9
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Applied Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 26
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 26
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 26
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 2
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
  • Philosophy 1
  • Christian Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 56
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 12
  • Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • International Relations and Affairs 4
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 11
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 6
  • Theology/Theological Studies 6
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 1
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 22
  • Music, Other 17
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 14
  • Musical Theatre 7
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 7
  • Music Management 7
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 6
  • Acting 5
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 5
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Acting 2
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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