Bachelor in General Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the University Studies programme is $425 per credit hour for full-time undergraduate students..

This programme allows students to design a personalized degree combining courses from multiple disciplines. It emphasizes linking interdisciplinary study with ethical reasoning in addressing community challenges. Students work with faculty to create a customized course plan that aligns with their academic and career interests. The programme includes a capstone experience to apply learning in a creative and innovative way.

Focus areas include Education, General Business, Law, Justice and Society, Bible and Ministry, Psychology.

The programme requires 50 credit hours. Students complete a capstone course worth two credits as part of their degree. The remaining credits are earned through a self-designed course sequence.

Graduates enter roles such as health educators, community health workers, postsecondary education administrators, social and community service managers, forest and conservation workers, and airline and commercial pilots.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and the application form through the university admissions portal.

The programme totals about 50 credit hours. In-Person, Full-Time. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.

For 135 years, Lipscomb University has prepared learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. Its Christ-centered mission brings faith into education, with a focus on intellectual curiosity, character, leadership and service. Students can choose from more than 200 programs of study, with academic opportunities spanning areas such as business, nutrition and dietetics, natural sciences, engineering, film, music, animation, graphic design and fashion.

Professional preparation is closely connected to the Nashville setting. Many majors require internships, and students in the College of Business have worked with companies including HCA, Philips, Schneider Electric and Tractor Supply Company. Faculty-student partnerships include natural-science research through the Ward Summer Research Fellowship and creative projects through CEA Studios. Service-learning, volunteer work and international mission teams give students additional ways to apply their studies.

The campus is in Green Hills, a neighborhood a few miles from downtown Nashville, with restaurants, shopping and green space nearby. Students can engage with the city through internships, service-learning and volunteer opportunities, while accessing its employers, professional sports, museums, parks, nature and restaurants. Nashville International Airport is minutes from campus and served by major airlines. International students should expect a supportive, faith-integrated community and a learning experience that combines classroom study with practical involvement in the city.