Lincoln University: Review & Facts

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Lincoln University is a small four-year, public school with 1,835 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1866 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Lincoln University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered

49

Lincoln University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Education, and Psychology. 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 usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lincoln University student retention rate is very low at 49% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

49%

Bad

The graduation rate at Lincoln University is very low: 28%. Around 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lincoln University is pretty decent - 15:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are slightly high - $14,300 per year. The additional fees at Lincoln University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,400; this comes to a total of $15,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Lincoln 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

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Lincoln University is $20.00. The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Lincoln University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (573) 681-5000 or check Lincoln University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Lincoln University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lincoln University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade

D+

Unsafe

Lincoln University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $5,600 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Lincoln 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.

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

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

Lincoln University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lincoln University
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, Missouri
65101, USA