Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University
Former names
Nashville Bible School (1891–1918)
David Lipscomb College (1918–1988)
Motto"The Truth Shall Make You Free" – John 8:32
TypePrivate university
Established1891 (1891)
AffiliationsCCCU
NAICU
TICUA
Religious affiliation
Churches of Christ
Endowment$131.9 million (2025)
ChairmanRichard G. Cowart
PresidentCandice McQueen
ProvostJennifer W. Shewmaker
Faculty238 (Full-time) & 298 (Part-time)
Students5,646 (Fall 2024)
Undergraduates3,487 (Fall 2024)
Postgraduates2,159 (Fall 2024)
Location,
U.S.
Campus
  • Suburban, 113 acres (46 ha)
Colors   Purple & gold
NicknameBisons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – A-Sun
MascotLou the Bison
Websitewww.lipscomb.edu

Lipscomb University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville; it also maintains one satellite location called "Spark" in Downtown Nashville to serve the business community. Total student enrollment for the fall 2025 semester was 4,549, which included 2,867 undergraduate students and 1,682 graduate students.