Lipscomb University
Former names | Nashville Bible School (1891–1918) David Lipscomb College (1918–1988) |
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| Motto | "The Truth Shall Make You Free" – John 8:32 |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1891 |
| Affiliations | CCCU NAICU TICUA |
Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Endowment | $131.9 million (2025) |
| Chairman | Richard G. Cowart |
| President | Candice McQueen |
| Provost | Jennifer W. Shewmaker |
| Faculty | 238 (Full-time) & 298 (Part-time) |
| Students | 5,646 (Fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 3,487 (Fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 2,159 (Fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. |
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| Colors | Purple & gold |
| Nickname | Bisons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – A-Sun |
| Mascot | Lou the Bison |
| Website | www |
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.