Lipscomb University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, with roughly 3,000 undergraduates and a sizable graduate population. It has seven residence halls and apartments, several of them single-gender traditional or suite halls, plus an Honors College whose first-year students are placed in Elam or High Rise Hall. New first-year students begin with Quest Week in mid-August.
Enrollment
5,007
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 10-11, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
New students move in Aug 10 and 11. You get an email in June with a link to pick a day and time to unload. Returning students move in Aug 15.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Elam Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only
Residence halls (5)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Bison Hall
Hotel-style · Coed
Fanning Hall
Suite-style · Single-sex
High Rise Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Johnson Hall
Traditional and suite · Single-sex
Sewell Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
The Village
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Quest Week
Orientation is recommended for all new students.
August 11 - August 16, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
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Dates last checked October 2026.