Lincoln Memorial University: Review & Facts

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Lincoln Memorial University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,420 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1897 and is the only school located in Harrogate, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Lincoln Memorial University.

Majors
Offered

57

Lincoln Memorial University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 57 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Veterinary, Education, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Lincoln Memorial University is fair at 77% (close to Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

77%

Fair

The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is below average: 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lincoln Memorial University is good - 8:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high - $24,800 a year. The additional fees at Lincoln Memorial University not covered by tuition are around $500, which makes it a total of $25,300 per year.

Read the details about Lincoln Memorial 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

78%

Doable

According to recent data, 2,347 applications were submitted and 1,842 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Lincoln Memorial University 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 Memorial University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,100

Medium

Lincoln Memorial University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, 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 Memorial 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

D+

Unsafe

Lincoln Memorial University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Lincoln Memorial University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Lincoln Memorial University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lincoln Memorial University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, Tennessee
37752-8231, USA