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Lincoln University

Lincoln University is a small, public institution located in Jefferson City, mo. Founded in 1866, Lincoln University offers undergraduate degrees in 54 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
1,926 undergraduates
$9,290 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Lincoln University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 100.0%
SAT score average 881
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 2.90
Application fee $150
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lincoln University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Agriculture, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,290
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,552
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $3,554
Cost of attendance* $25,396
Average financial aid package $2,033
Estimated cost $23,363 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,882
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,552
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $3,554
Cost of attendance* $32,988
Average financial aid package $2,033
Estimated cost $30,955 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lincoln University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,926, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,054

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
38%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lincoln University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

820 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
5736815000
https://www.lincolnu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

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Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lincoln University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lincoln University?

Lincoln University is located in Jefferson City, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln University? 

The acceptance rate for Lincoln University is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for Lincoln University?

The average high school GPA for Lincoln University students was 2.90.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lincoln University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lincoln University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $101,584.

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