Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Overview

Admission

Lincoln University has an open admission policy. That means there is no standardized test or GPA requirements. Any high school graduate or GED certificate holder may get admission.

Tuition & Fees

Lincoln University charges different tuition rate depending on students residency. In 2016-2017 academic year, students from out of state paid $12,540 and in-state students paid $6,150.

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 96% of Lincoln University's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 78% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,578 (which is 3.3% above the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Lincoln University in 2016-2017, was 544, which is 93% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $6,357 (which is 19.9% above the national average.)

Student Body

In Fall 2016, Lincoln University has enrolled a total of 2,738 students (1,902 students full-time and 836 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 2,738 students, 176 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 43% men and 57% women and 2,618 students were enrolled for undergraduate programs and 120 for graduates studies.

The institution also enrolled 92 students for distance studies.

Majors

Listed below are the 10 largest majors offered at Lincoln University.

Graduation & Dropout Rates

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Lincoln University full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Earnings After College

The typical median income of Lincoln University graduates 6 years after enrollment is $24,700. Last year, out of the total 1,006 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 895 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 1,021 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 898 were employed.