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71.1%Acceptance
$38,824Tuition
3,021Students
69%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,541Earnings
#20 in TennesseePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Churches of Christ

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$38,824
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,824
Average Net Price
$25,610
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,804
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,490
Books & Supplies
$1,650
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,278
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $21,886
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,642
$48,001 – $75,000 $23,820
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,322
$110,001+ $30,873

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $25,610 annually after financial aid, far below the $55,278 sticker price. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $21,886, while wealthy families ($110K+) still get discounted to $30,873. Over four years, expect total costs between $87,544 and $123,492 depending on family income.

Graduates carry a median debt of $19,500, translating to $207 monthly payments. With starting salaries around $45,943, that's a manageable 5.4% of gross income. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests most handle the debt load successfully. Only 33% of students take federal loans, indicating many families can pay without heavy borrowing.

The best deal goes to middle-income families earning $30K-$48K, who pay just $18,642 annually. Even upper-middle-class families benefit from Lipscomb's generous aid, with 22% receiving institutional grants averaging $24,404.

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