Lipscomb University named a 2025 Best College by Forbes
Kim Chaudoin |
Lipscomb University has been recognized as one of the nation’s top colleges as it has been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by Forbes.
Forbes, a global media company, ranks the top 500 colleges and universities nationwide in its annual list. According to an article that accompanied this year’s list, the rankings are based on return on investment, average student debt levels and outcomes for graduates. The rankings also reflect factors like enrollment and outcomes for low-income students.
“Being named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Colleges is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who make Lipscomb such a vibrant and impactful community,” said Lipscomb President Candice McQueen. “This recognition affirms our commitment to providing a transformative education rooted in Christian values and preparing our students for lives of purpose and service.”
This national ranking comes one week after the university set enrollment records with the largest first-day total enrollment in school history along with the largest class of new freshmen for the third consecutive year, a 16% increase in new graduate students over this time last year and a record first-day freshman-to-sophomore retention rate.
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This is the latest recognition for the university as its reputation as a top-tier, nationally recognized institution continues to grow. The school continues to distinguish itself as one of the country’s leading Christian universities. This month, Lipscomb was ranked the #13 Christian university in the nation by Niche.com and in July was awarded a four-star rating in Money magazine’s 2025 Best Colleges.
Other national accolades this year include:
- The College of Education was ranked among the top teacher preparation programs in Tennessee for the 13th consecutive year.
- The College of Business was named one of the top 50 undergraduate business programs in the country by Poets&Quants for Undergrads for the ninth year in a row.
- Lipscomb ranked #13 Best Christian University in the nation by Niche.
- The university made its debut on the Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges in the U.S. list.
- Lipscomb was named one of the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For. Lipscomb is one of only 75 universities in the nation achieving this recognition, with only 2% of institutions across the country having this prestigious designation.
- Lipscomb’s Honors College was named an ACTA “Hidden Gem.”
- The animation program was recognized as the top in Tennessee and #13 in the nation.
- And most recently, Lipscomb was named a 2025-26 College of Distinction, a designation for institutions that demonstrate engaged teaching and student outcomes.
Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb University is a Christ-centered community that is one of the few institutions in the nation offering educational pathways from age two through the doctoral level. Students can begin their journey at Lipscomb Academy’s SEED School and continue through a full spectrum of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs—making Lipscomb a unique two-year-old to Ph.D. institution. With an enrollment of more than 4,800 university students and over 1,400 at Lipscomb Academy, the institution is deeply embedded in the Middle Tennessee community, committed to shaping lives of character, leadership and service. Its rigorous academic programs are paired with life-transforming experiences, all guided by a mission to prepare students for lives of purpose. For more information, visit www.lipscomb.edu.