Study at Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is a liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It was established in the year 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding. The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Bible and Ministry
- College of Business
- College of Education and Professional Studies
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- Hazelip School of Theology
- office of Graduate Studies
- Raymond B. Jones School of Engineering
Lipscomb University's athletic department sponsors several men's and women's sports teams. They participate in a wide variety of sports. The sports teams are nicknamed the Bisons. The university is a member of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
Profile of Lipscomb University
Lipscomb is located in a large suburb, in Nashville, TN. The school is officially a Churches of Christ school. Lipscomb is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Course Topics
One of the good things about Lipscomb is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Lipscomb often study business and management.
Lipscomb Selectivity
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 610 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 620 or higher on the math SAT.
Faculty
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Student Enrolment
Lipscomb offers classes to 2, 744 students (2, 501 full-time equivalent).
Student Life
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Atlantic Sun Conference competitions. Lipscomb offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lipscomb University is a private coeducational institution whose principal focus is undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences, combined with a number of undergraduate professional and preprofessional fields and master's degree programs. Its primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence. This mission is carried out not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous services to the church and the larger community. "
Lipscomb Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 146 | business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, business, non-profit management, finance, fashion merchandising, . . . | | Education and Teaching | 97 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, art education, math teaching, Spanish teaching, history teaching, . . . | | Liberal Arts | 65 | political science, English, history, speech and rhetoric, general studies, Spanish language, American studies, German language, . . . | | Science | 45 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry | | Religion and Philosophy | 38 | bible studies, youth ministry, theology, ministry, philosophy, missionary studies, pastoral Counselling and ministries, pastoral Counselling | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | exercise science, dietitian, athletic trainer | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing, pre-nursing | | Therapy and Counselling | 28 | psychology | | Media | 20 | public relations, mass communication, organizational communications, journalism | | Family and Social Work | 19 | social work, family systems, public administration, foodservice management, family and consumer science | | Engineering | 13 | engineering mechanics, engineering science, various engineering courses | | Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science, information technology, computer engineering | | Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art | | Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts | | Construction Trades | 4 | apparel and textiles | | Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science | | Mathematics | 3 | mathematics | | Music | 2 | voice, piano, music performance | | Medical administration | 2 | health care administration | | Medical Support and Technology | 1 | pre-pharmacy | | Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama | | Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, medical preparatory, pre-med |
Contact: Lipscomb
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204-3951
General Phone: (615) 966-1000
http: //www.lipscomb.edu
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