BSc

Environmental and Sustainability Science

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    40,572USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What Lipscomb University says about their program:

It's a great moment to consider a career in sustainable agriculture or renewable energy. Now is the time to take your passion of conservation to the next level. You'll find this is the perfect major for you. Grow in a holistic approach to stewarding creation and people. We'll teach you modern sustainability's core principles. Let us teach you about people, society and economic prosperity with social purpose. Increase your understanding of responsible oversight of human activities — and what it means to take care of our planet.

We'll lead you in these concepts beyond the classroom: you'll encounter them in the laboratory and in field experiences.

We are passionate about advancing sustainability science through education, research, training and service. So we’ll connect you to service and internship opportunities in Nashville, whether it's in a business, area farm, food, manufacturing environments or other agencies. Upon graduation, you'll be well-prepared for your career, since sustainable practice can translate to every profession, organization, culture, market and environment.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Graduated from secondary school, or equivalent

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • Duolingo

    105

English proficiency waivers

  • Native English speaker
  • ACT 20
  • SAT Critical Reading 480
  • At least 4 years in an English-speaking Institution
  • Studies completed in a recognized English speaking country

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Application essay
  • Interview

All students graduating or transferring from an international school will be required to provide a third-party transcript evaluation.

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$40,572 per year

Funding

Trustee Scholarship Each year, a select number of incoming freshmen are awarded this prestigious full-tuition scholarship through an interview and application process.

  • Amount

    Full tuition

  • Requirements

    To apply for this scholarship, you must have scored a: 30 or higher on the ACT OR 1360 or better on the SAT OR a 97 or higher on the CLT, including superscores. Additionally, applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5. Weighted GPAs will be considered. If you receive this scholarship, you are required to live on campus and maintain a GPA of 3.25 or better. This scholarship is not stackable with any other institutional aid. Students who apply to the university as test-optional must submit an official test score to be eligible for this scholarship.

Merit-based aid is offered to students based on GPA and test scores. For more information, contact your Admissions Counselor.

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