Lincoln Christian University: Review & Facts

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Lincoln Christian University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 260 students enrolled. This school was established in 1944 and is the only school located in Lincoln, Illinois.

Lincoln Christian University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Lincoln Christian University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
20
Lincoln Christian University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 20 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Management, Psychology, Business, and Philosophy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lincoln Christian University is extremely low at 8% (way below Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
8%
Bad
The graduation rate at Lincoln Christian University is low: 41%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lincoln Christian University is very good -- 7:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high - about $14,900 a year. The additional fees at Lincoln Christian University not covered by tuition are around $100, which totals $15,000 a year.

Read the details about Lincoln Christian University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
60%
Doable
According to recent data, 250 applications were submitted and 149 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lincoln Christian University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,700
Medium
Lincoln Christian University offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lincoln Christian University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Lincoln Christian University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $3,700 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Lincoln Christian University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lincoln Christian University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lincoln Christian University
100 Campus View Drive
Lincoln, Illinois
62656-2111, USA
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