Lincoln University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,833
Total Number of Undergrads
1,730
Classroom Sizes
0
100
12%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
26%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $9,290 |
| 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. | $16,882 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
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. 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.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,771
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,673
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,266
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.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,417
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
23
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Tigers
School Colors
navy blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Columbia
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Springfield
Jonesboro
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,600
What Students Are Saying
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 necessary knowledge on being a professional business individual. Lincoln University has allowed me be a well renown HBCU Ambassador and has allowed me to be able to give back not only to my generation but individuals who come after me with knowledge on how to be successful in this world.
LaBradford from Saint Louis, MO
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.
Shiraya from Kansas City, Kansas
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.
Carrie from Waynesville, MO
Small setting urban town. Calm not to much to distract you from school. Very helpful with the success to graduate
Demarius from Chicago, IL
lincoln university is an outstanding school that is very affordable. it's close to where i live, the faculty is always willing to work with you (the students) to continue to uphold their wonderful credentials and to make sure that you are getting the most you can out of your education, and they offer a wide variety of financial aid. i have had a wonderful past four years here.
Haley from Jefferson City, MO
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