Lincoln Memorial University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,448

2.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,447

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

62.6%

3,603 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,081

88.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46.9%

123 Graduates

About

Lincoln Memorial University is a higher education institution located in Claiborne County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Lincoln Memorial University were Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (338 degrees awarded), Veterinary Medicine (110 degrees), and Law (103 degrees).

In 2024, 1,637 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Memorial University. 70.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,201 degrees), 11.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln Memorial University is $26,448, which is $−5,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln Memorial University is $26,448, which is $5,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,447.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Memorial University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,448

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln Memorial University was $26,448. The cost of tuition at Lincoln Memorial University is $−5,472 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Average Net Price

$21,447

2024 Value

10.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lincoln Memorial University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,447. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln Memorial University grew by 10.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,395

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln Memorial University was of $10,395 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 29.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.14% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Memorial University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.2% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Lincoln Memorial University received 3,603 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,603 applicants, 2,255 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,081 students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lincoln Memorial University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,255

Accepted Out of 3,603

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lincoln Memorial University was 62.6% (2,255 admissions from 3,603 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 10.1%, while admissions declined by 5.05%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Lincoln Memorial University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lincoln Memorial University had a total enrollment of 6,081 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University is 5,359 students and the part-time enrollment is 722. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Memorial University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% White, 6.84% Asian, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.02% Black or African American, 0.756% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.4%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.4%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Asian Female (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,081 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University is 5,359 and the part-time enrollment is 722. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Memorial University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Lincoln Memorial University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln Memorial University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,324 enrolled students
Asian
416 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
365 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Memorial University is 71.1% White, 6.84% Asian, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.02% Black or African American, 0.756% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.23% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 485 students (7.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 675 more women than men received degrees from Lincoln Memorial University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Memorial University is white (1,201 degrees awarded). There were 11.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (103 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Lincoln Memorial University is Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (338 degrees awarded), followed by Veterinary Medicine (110 degrees) and Law (103 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Memorial University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (181 degrees awarded), Legal (103 degrees), and Health (915 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Registered nurses (1,555,974 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,533,070 people), Secondary school teachers (499,688 people), Education administrators (275,373 people), and Special education teachers (208,680 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University in 2024 are Agriculture (181 degrees awarded), Legal (103 degrees), Health (915 degrees), Education (168 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Agriculture (181 degrees awarded), Legal (103 degrees), Health (915 degrees), Education (168 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,936,169 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,766,079 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (394,042 people), Outpatient care centers (362,803 people), and Offices of physicians (241,761 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln Memorial University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
65 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
26 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Lincoln Memorial University was Registered Nursing with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lincoln Memorial University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

481

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,156

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 481 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Memorial University, which is 0.416 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,156).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln Memorial University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Memorial University in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, which is 0.878 times less than the 180 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Memorial University in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, which is 1.14 times more than the 158 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Lincoln Memorial University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,201 degrees awarded
Asian
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Memorial University is white (1,201 degrees awarded). There were 11.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (103 degrees).

8.43% of degree recipients (138 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,012 degrees awarded
White Female
941 degrees awarded
White Female
927 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Memorial University is white female (1,012 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (941 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln Memorial University has an endowment valued at nearly $55.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.72M (8.55%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Lincoln Memorial University had a total salary expenditure of 177M. Lincoln Memorial University employs 94 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Lincoln Memorial University are Female Assistant professor (58), Male Assistant professor (36), and Female Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Memorial University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Management, with 92 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

Endowment

$55.1M

2024 Endowment

9.1%

growth from 2023

Lincoln Memorial University has an endowment valued at about $55.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lincoln Memorial University grew 9.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $197M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$78.8M

2024 Salaries

9.53%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lincoln Memorial University paid a median of $78.8M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($177M) and a 9.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.5% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.7% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.2M

Instructional Salaries

165

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lincoln Memorial University paid a total of $14.2M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 18% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Memorial University were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Management with 92 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

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