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Lincoln Memorial University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Harrogate, TN

$23,040

Avg tuition

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About Lincoln Memorial University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A 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 Memorial University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,817, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The university offers 29 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,040.

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.

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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

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 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.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

10%

Online student enrollment

13:1

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
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

19

Total Online Enrollment

489

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 3% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 71% online

Doctorate Check Bold 30% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $23,040 $23,040
Graduate $20,705 $20,705

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $8,500
On-campus other expenses $5,500
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $5,004
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,500
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $38,440 $38,440
Off-campus without family $35,944 $35,944
Off-campus with family $30,640 $30,640

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

34%

State Grant Aid

38%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

28%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,515
State Grant Aid $5,309
Institution Grant Aid $16,590
Pell Grant Aid $4,524

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC