Lipscomb University Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lipscomb University has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.5%(2,470)
Hispanic
9.9%(338)
African American
7.6%(260)
Asian
3.4%(117)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(6)
Two or More Races
3.0%(103)
Unknown
3.1%(107)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment5,690
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Lipscomb University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lipscomb University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.5%(1,349)
Women
61.5%(2,159)

Gender Statistics

Men1,349

24% of total enrollment

Women2,159

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lipscomb University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.2%(203)
18-19
34.4%(1,126)
20-21
37.2%(1,216)
22-24
14.2%(464)
25+
8.0%(260)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(33)
22-24
26.9%(474)
25+
71.2%(1,252)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lipscomb University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 53% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
53.2%(378)
Out-of-State
44.8%(318)
International
2.0%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State378

53% of student body

Out-of-State318

45% of student body

International14

2% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age