Lipscomb University Acceptance Rate
Nashville, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,244
- Admitted
- 2,828
- Yield
- 25.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lipscomb University's acceptance rate has risen from 55.6% in 2014–15 to 66.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,699 to 4,244 (+15%) over that period.
Its 66.6% rate makes Lipscomb University more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
Lipscomb University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 25.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,699 | 2,056 | 55.6% | 630 |
| 2015–16 | 3,311 | 2,012 | 60.8% | 669 |
| 2016–17 | 3,464 | 2,108 | 60.9% | 637 |
| 2017–18 | 3,581 | 2,164 | 60.4% | 641 |
| 2018–19 | 3,638 | 2,165 | 59.5% | 671 |
| 2019–20 | 3,481 | 2,197 | 63.1% | 613 |
| 2020–21 | 3,621 | 2,227 | 61.5% | 694 |
| 2021–22 | 3,422 | 2,532 | 74% | 663 |
| 2022–23 | 3,705 | 2,635 | 71.1% | 699 |
| 2023–24 | 4,244 | 2,828 | 66.6% | 711 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,668 | 1,804 | 67.6% |
| Men | 1,576 | 1,024 | 65% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–680 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 565–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 48% |
How Lipscomb University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lipscomb University's acceptance rate?
Lipscomb University's acceptance rate is 66.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,828 admitted of 4,244 applicants).
Is Lipscomb University test optional?
Lipscomb University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lipscomb University?
Lipscomb University received 4,244 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,828.
What SAT score do you need for Lipscomb University?
Admitted students at Lipscomb University typically scored 580–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 565–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lipscomb University getting harder to get into?
Lipscomb University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.6% in 2014–15 to 66.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.lipscomb.edu/.