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Lincoln University

Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Lincoln University is a public land grant university in central Missouri that was founded by African American Civil War veterans as an institution for educating freedmen. Lincoln is home to five colleges conferring undergraduate degrees in 50 fields of study. In addition to classroom facilities, the Lincoln campus features the LINC Recreation & Wellness Center featuring an indoor track and basketball courts. Lincoln also fields 10 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Blue Tigers.

Average Net Price:
$7,830
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
2.9

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,830
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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.
$9,796
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.
$17,692
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.
$10,256
Books and Supplies
$2000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,052
$30k - $48k
$10,454
$48k - $75k
$18,340
$75k - $110k
$19,355
$110k+
$21,265
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
91%
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.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,263
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.
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,213
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,736

 

Students receiving state aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2579
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,213
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.
$3,639,679
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$78,509

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.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,322
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.
$13,750
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.
$284
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,322
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,310

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
52%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
126
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.

Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
69%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
6%
3.50 - 3.74
6%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
9%
2.50 - 2.99
28%
2.00 - 2.49
26%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
8
Top 25%
20
Top 50%
46
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
57
$30k - $48k
36
$48k - $75k
23
$75k - $110k
8
$110k+
9

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-521-5052
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,799
Total Number of Undergrads
1,707
0
100
14%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
27%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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

2-19 Students
49%
20-39 Students
47%
40-99 Students
2%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
47

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
Residency
In-State Students
69%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
23
Ethnicity
African American
44%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
3%
White
40%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
23
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
47%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Tigers
School Colors
navy blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
145
Total Female Athletes
64
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
Lincoln 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
$34,600
Top 5 Cities
Columbia
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Springfield
Jonesboro
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Community and Social Services
Administrative
Operations
Research
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.
$13,750
Loan Default Rate
18%
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.
$284

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Shiraya's Review

from Kansas City, Kansas

Lincoln gives everyone a chance to get an education. Its one big blue tiger family here. Also Lincoln University a place of growth and a darn good start....

Carrie's Review

from Waynesville, MO

Great School. Instructors are hands on, and really work to make you understand the material. They are out to make you learn, understand, and be proficient in your degree, not try fail you. ...

LaBradford's Review

from Saint Louis, MO

Lincoln University has helped me understand that the world in which I will enter is a competitive place. Too many times in the year youth of all races are discouraged and not equipped with the necessa...