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Lincoln Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lincoln, IL

$14,520

Avg tuition

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About Lincoln Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Churches and Churches of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Lincoln Christian University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Lincoln, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 287, and admissions are selective. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,520.

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Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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537

Students enrolled

44%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

79%

Black

8%

Hispanic

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Unknown

1%

Two or more races

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

42%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

234

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

69% On-campus

31% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 33% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 33% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 30% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,520 $14,520
Graduate $8,712 $8,712

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $7,790
On-campus other expenses $5,453
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,843
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,908
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,908

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $28,763 $28,763
Off-campus without family $28,271 $28,271
Off-campus with family $21,428 $21,428

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

88%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,546
State Grant Aid $4,777
Institution Grant Aid $5,716
Pell Grant Aid $4,508

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

6

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

9

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.