by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Lipscomb University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Lipscomb University were $40,572 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $3,112; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,460 |
| Fees | $3,112 |
| Total | $40,572 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Lipscomb University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Lipscomb University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Lipscomb University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Lipscomb University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Lipscomb University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,012 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,304 |
| One Year Ago | $35,848 |
| Most Recent Year | $37,460 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Lipscomb has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 4.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $42,396 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.31%, so cost a year out lands around $42,319.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,319 |
| In 2 Years | $44,141 |
| In 3 Years | $46,041 |
| In 4 Years | $48,023 |
| In 5 Years | $50,090 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $180,524.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Lipscomb University, go to the Lipscomb University Financial Aid page.
