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Interested in attending Lipscomb University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lipscomb University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

67
%
Acceptance rate
3.75
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lipscomb University?

67%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lipscomb accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,259 people applied and 2,885 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1830 / 2623 (70%)
Men
1055 / 1636 (64%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lipscomb University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

25%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at Lipscomb University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lipscomb University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lipscomb considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lipscomb University?

3.75
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Lipscomb University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.75. 38% of freshmen who attended Lipscomb were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 65% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
44%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

48%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
75th Percentile
1370

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lipscomb University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 15
Application notification
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