Lipscomb University adds small classes, top-quality freshmen, <em>U.S. News</em> reports
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Since last year’s rankings, Lipscomb has boosted its scores in three of the U.S. News criteria:
• The university has reduced the number of classes with more than 50 students from 6 percent to 3 percent, by offering a greater number of small classes;
• Lipscomb increased its selectivity in student admissions, accepting 76 percent of applicants last year; and
• The university increased the number of freshmen who ranked within the top 25 percent of their high school classes, boosting the percentage from 42 percent to 51 percent.
“With new leadership and a renewed attitude, our admissions staff has been working hard to recruit more students with strong test scores and higher class rankings, resulting in a much stronger freshman class,” said Joe Ivey, Lipscomb Vice President of Advancement. “We have also implemented several exciting new ways to get involved on campus, such as service learning projects, which will help keep our students at Lipscomb.”
Lipscomb President Dr. Randy Lowry said he is pleased with the university’s improvement in these critical areas.
“In the past year, Lipscomb has made many strides toward a positive future for its students. A freshman retention officer has been added, a new 77,000-square-foot academic building has opened this fall and we have implemented a new focus on service learning and nurturing the campus environment,” said Dr. Lowry. “It’s a new day here at Lipscomb, and we are continuing to build toward a great new year.”