Lincoln Memorial University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Lincoln Memorial University
School Type:
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 1,673, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,760.
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Acceptance Rate Insight
70% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
70% 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
53% 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 scoresRequired
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
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 Percentile18-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile993-1226
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
6k
Students enrolled
32%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
73%
Unknown
8%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
24
Total Online Enrollment
1644
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.32% online, 68% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
67% On-campus
33% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's3% online
Graduate Certificate25% online
Master's79% online
Doctorate27% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-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 Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
35%
Institution Grant Aid
64%
Pell Grant
24%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS. | |||
| 2 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 3 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 4 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 5 | COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| 6 | EDUCATION. | |||
| 7 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| 8 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 9 | HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| 10 | HISTORY | |||
| 11 | HISTORY. | |||
| 12 | HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| 13 | LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES. | |||
| 14 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| 15 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| 16 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| 17 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| 18 | PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY. | |||
| 19 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| 20 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 21 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| 22 | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| 23 | SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES. | |||
| 24 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| 25 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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