In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,752

Cost of attendance at Lipscomb University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,752

Cost of attendance at Lipscomb University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lipscomb University was $26,614. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University net price calculator

$26,614

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average $14,439
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Lipscomb University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $26,614 $193 $21,805 $21,563 $22,993 $25,928 $29,064
2021 $26,421 $408 (2%) $21,459 $21,843 $23,076 $27,840 $28,522
2020 $26,013 $294 (1%) $20,036 $20,503 $25,044 $25,940 $28,298
2019 $25,719 $669 (3%) $20,432 $22,413 $23,728 $25,759 $27,637
2018 $25,050 $1,624 (7%) $20,276 $20,217 $24,922 $24,944 $27,251
2017 $23,426 $796 (3%) $18,665 $17,893 $24,984 $23,917 $25,628
2016 $24,222 $1,046 (5%) $20,257 $20,945 $24,230 $25,463 $27,544
2015 $23,176 $933 (4%) $18,680 $19,665 $21,286 $25,198 $24,572
2014 $22,243 -- $17,931 $18,142 $20,772 $23,997 $25,585

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lipscomb University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $53,252 $2,508 (5%) $35,752 $16,000 $1,500
2021 $50,744 $1,820 (4%) $34,744 $14,500 $1,500
2020 $48,924 $1,780 (4%) $33,424 $14,000 $1,500
2019 $47,144 $1,482 (3%) $32,144 $13,500 $1,500
2018 $45,662 $1,176 (3%) $30,932 $13,230 $1,500
2017 $44,486 $2,132 (5%) $29,756 $13,230 $1,500
2016 $42,354 $1,234 (3%) $28,624 $12,230 $1,500
2015 $41,120 $1,296 (3%) $27,390 $12,230 $1,500
2014 $39,824 $1,590 (4%) $26,094 $12,230 $1,500
2013 $38,234 -- $24,754 $11,980 $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Lipscomb University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,630 dormitories available to its students at $7,816 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Lipscomb University is $868 per month.
Does Lipscomb University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Lipscomb University for one academic year is $6,160, which works out to $684 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Lipscomb University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Lipscomb University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,000
How much is Lipscomb University application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Lipscomb University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lipscomb University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,376 $950
For out-of-state students $1,376 $950

Housing and Meal

Lipscomb University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lipscomb University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,160 $7,816 N/A 0 1,630
2021 $5,988 $7,816 N/A 0 1,620
2020 $5,760 $7,520 N/A 0 1,677
2019 $5,488 $7,164 N/A 0 1,652
2018 $5,228 $6,824 N/A 0 1,620
2017 $5,040 $6,500 N/A 0 1,540
2016 $4,840 $6,192 N/A 0 1,541

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lipscomb University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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