Lincoln Memorial University

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About Lincoln Memorial University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Lincoln Memorial University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,560, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,720.

Harrogate, TN

$24,720

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77.43%

Retention Rate Insight

77.43% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

50%

Graduation Rate Insight

50% 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile960-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

30%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

21%

Unknown

1%

Black

2%

Hispanic

1%

Two or more races

%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

27

Total Online Enrollment

1,602

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

67% On-campus

33% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold80% online

Master'sCheck Bold63% online

DoctorateCheck Bold31% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

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

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,168
State Grant Aid$5,372
Institution Grant Aid$14,465
Pell Grant Aid$4,564

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

9.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Bowling
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Legal Professions And Studies.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
18Social Sciences.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

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.