Lipscomb University
- Private
Lipscomb University: international tuition 40,904 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,998 USD, acceptance rate 67.7%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 67.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–700, Math 570–680, ACT 23–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,998 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/10. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lipscomb University?
International tuition is 40,904 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,998 USD.
Does Lipscomb University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. The supplied pages are only the front matter of an outdated 2013-14 catalog (cover, contents, calendar) with no aid content for international students, so all claims are Unclear.
What English scores does Lipscomb University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Lipscomb University?
The acceptance rate is 67.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The page lists a single undergraduate tuition rate for full-time students, so it applies to international students (12-18 credit hours per semester).
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
International Student GrantOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly says there are awards for international students, so they are eligible to be considered (details via the recruiter).
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- InterviewRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action Deadline 1 (early November decision) (EA)Applicationin0days
- Early Action Deadline 2 (early December decision) (EA)Application+31 days
- Regular Application Deadline (early February decision) (RD)Application+92 days
- Lipscomb Decision DayOther+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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