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Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Located in the Appalachian Mountains, Lincoln Memorial University is a liberal arts college in northeast Tennessee. LMU offers over 30 bachelor’s degree programs including one of the only Conservation Biology majors in the United States. To ease the transition to college, LMU schedules a series of First Year Experience programs. In addition to academic facilities, the LMU campus is home to the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum featuring over 35,000 Lincoln and Civil War artifacts.

Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$22,251
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1118

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$22,251
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$26,150
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$26,150
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,808
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$16,262
$30k - $48k
$16,507
$48k - $75k
$18,152
$75k - $110k
$21,459
$110k+
$23,862
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,105
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,168
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$14,465

 

Students receiving state aid
42%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5372
Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,168
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$21,312
$30k - $48k
$20,823
$48k - $75k
$19,020
$75k - $110k
$15,141
$110k+
$12,294
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,431,213
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,643,263

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,155
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,416
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,553

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
78%
Acceptance Rate
2347
Students Applied
61%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
222
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
54%
Out-Of-State Students
40%
81%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1118
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
610
Reading
25th
472
75th
580
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
35%
3.50 - 3.74
7%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
16%
2.00 - 2.49
11%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
28
Top 25%
61
Top 50%
89

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 423-869-6280
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,418
Total Number of Undergrads
1,560
0
100
42%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
63%
20-39 Students
32%
40-99 Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
49

Faculty Overview

0
100
75%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
30%
70%
Residency
In-State Students
54%
Out-Of-State Students
40%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
34
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
5%
Native American
1%
White
76%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
37
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
37%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
44%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Railsplitters
School Colors
blue and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
218
Total Female Athletes
184
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball
Lincoln Memorial University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,600
Top 5 Cities
Knoxville
Atlanta
Johnson City
Chattanooga
Nashville
Top 5 Employers
Lincoln Memorial University
Knox County Schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Cobb County School DIstrict
Covenant Health
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Business Development
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,750
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
It is a great school with excellent educational opportunities. However the technology is slow and unreliable. Also it is extremely expensive and is located in an area that is low income so they should find ways to lower tuition.
Ashley from Morristown, TN
Lincoln Memorial is a good choice for students that prefer a smaller college environment. The area of Harrogate,TN and Middlesboro,KY is just big enough to have everything you need but not overcrowded.
Justin from White Bluff, TN
LMU is a great university! The campus is beautiful & the professors are very helpful and understanding. It is very diverse; there are people from many places such as England, Scotland, Germany, New Zealand, Greece, Mexico, Russia, Guatemala, Brazil, and Japan.
NESS
LMU is an awesome college. I transferred from Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge and LMU is so much better.
Robert from Jellico, TN
Love the smaller size classes. Teachers are very personable and very willing to assist you.
Country boy from Middle TN
Lincoln Memorial has a very beautiful, welcoming campus. Since the campus is not very big, it is easier to interact with students and get to know people on a personal level to develop strong friendships. The staff are friendly and always willing to help you in any way they can.
Chelsea from Greeneville, TN
Lincoln Memorial University is not only a fine place for academic study, but a place of solidity. This University offers exceptional degree programs that range from Criminal Justice to Veterinary Sciences, as well as, social activities to living up campus life. Lincoln Memorial is a place for growth both academically and personally.
Kiso from Avondale, AZ
Very small school with a high school type of environment. Small classes and more teacher student interactions that not many other schools can offer. Student body is quite involved in all collegiate athletics
Javier from Fayetteville, NC
Quaint and beautiful campus setting tucked away in the mountains of Tennessee. The people are friendly and the education is of high quality. There are a lot of opportunities to out-reach to the surrounding community.
Lisa from Harrogate, TN