Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Nashville, Tennessee, in a large city setting. The university offers a distinctive mix of health sciences and technology programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physician Associate/Assistant, Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Programs are available at the associate's and bachelor's degree levels.

With a total enrollment of 5,690 students (IPEDS 2023), Lipscomb maintains a completion rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 86% (IPEDS 2023). The strong retention figure indicates that students who choose Lipscomb tend to persist in their studies. The university holds an overall quality score of 63.17 out of 100.

Lipscomb's program portfolio bridges healthcare and technology, an uncommon combination that reflects growing workforce demand in both sectors. The Perfusion Technology program is particularly notable, as perfusionist training programs are relatively rare nationwide. Coupled with physician assistant studies, nursing, and cybersecurity, Lipscomb provides Nashville-area students with pathways into several high-demand professional fields. The university's nonprofit status and Nashville location place it within one of the fastest-growing healthcare and technology markets in the Southeast.