Freshmen Admission Requirements

Lipscomb’s application for admission is now open! Take the next step to join our Christ-centered community that magnifies the best in you.

We think that you would thrive at Lipscomb University! Submit your application today through the Lipscomb Application, Common App, or Coalition App.

Lipscomb Application Common App Coalition App

Application Steps

Step 1: Complete an Application

Complete an application

For incoming first-time students, get started by completing your application.

Students may complete the Lipscomb application or the Common App.

Lipscomb Application Common App Coalition App

Note: Test optional applicants will need to either submit official standardized test scores or take the Math Placement Test in order to be placed in the appropriate mathematics course their first year at Lipscomb.

Step 2: Send us your test scores or apply as test optional

Send us your test scores or apply as test optional

First-year applicants entering in Fall 2027 have the opportunity to apply as test-optional. Please note that some academic major or program applications may still require you to submit a test score after your admission to the university. For more information about our test optional policy, please visit the Test Optional Admission Process page.

When registering for the ACT, SAT or CLT, you’ll need to request that your scores be sent to Lipscomb. If you’ve already taken the test, you can request additional scores by visiting the ACT website or the SAT website.

Select students who do not meet our median range academic requirements will be asked to submit a supplemental essay, and their application will be reviewed by a committee who may admit them to Lipscomb as a student in the university’s Empower Program.

Lipscomb’s test codes:

ACT: 3956
SAT: 1161

Step 3: Ask a reference to complete the Academic Evaluation

Ask a qualified reference to complete the academic evaluation form

When it comes to where you come from, we want to hear the whole story—not just a piece. That’s why we require an academic reference from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor or other school administrator.

You can send a reference request to your evaluator within your application for admission.

Home-school students: Instead of an academic evaluation, you can submit a personal recommendation from anyone not related to you.

Step 4: Send us your official high school transcript

Send us your official high school transcript

Traditional high school students: Request that your high school counselor send your transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Home-school students: Submit a homeschool record or transcript.

Please send via one of the following:

Mail:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
Email: admissions [at] lipscomb.edu (admissions[at]lipscomb[dot]edu)

Early Action Deadlines

Deadline	Decision Notification	Benefits
October 15 Early Action Deadline 1	Early November	Full merit and departmental scholarship consideration Early access to top scholarship opportunities, Honors College and Scholars Programs Priority Housing Registration Early access to Admitted Student Event registration Early Bison gift in the mail
November 15 Early Action Deadline 2	Early December	Full merit and departmental scholarship consideration Access to top scholarship opportunities, Honors College and Scholars Programs Priority Housing Registration Early access to Admitted Student Event registration
January 15 Regular Application Deadline	Early February	Merit and departmental scholarship consideration Access to Honors College Invitation to Admitted Student Events
Post-January 15 Rolling Admission	Ongoing through capacity limits	More time to complete the application Merit scholarship consideration Access to Honors College as space allows

Other Student Types

If you are a transfer, non-traditional or international student, your application process will be a little different. Choose your pathway below to access your unique application.

Transfer International Non-Traditional