Lincoln Memorial University
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$23,490
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About Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,885, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,490.
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- #4 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Tennessee
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
69% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
10%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Unknown
9%
Asian
7%
Black
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Hispanic
0%
Two or more races
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
28% 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
18
Total Online Enrollment
489
Percent of Programs Online
75% On-campus
25% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 67% online
Doctorate 29% online
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
34%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
66%
Pell Grant
28%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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