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Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN · Town · 1,572 students
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$20,406
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$49,956
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the scenic Cumberland Gap region where Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia meet, Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a private institution founded at the personal request of Abraham Lincoln to expand educational access in Appalachia. The university is best known for its rapidly growing health sciences and professional divisions, including the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Duncan School of Law, and strong undergraduate nursing and pre-health pathways. Campus life fosters a close-knit, service-driven environment where students can compete in NCAA Division II Railsplitter athletics and explore the surrounding mountains. A defining feature of LMU is its deep historical connection to its namesake, prominently showcased through the world-class Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum located directly on campus.

Wikipedia:Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a private university in Harrogate, Tennessee, United States. Its 1,000-acre (4.0 km2) main campus borders on Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. As of fall 2023, it had 1,668 undergraduate and 4,413 graduate and professional students. LMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
Harrogate, TN, 37752-8231 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
171 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$26,938
Housing & food (on campus)$12,226
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$41,530
Average net price$20,406
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,938
Housing & food (on campus)$12,226
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$41,530
Average net price$20,406
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,644
$30–48k
$18,799
$48–75k
$19,993
$75–110k
$25,403
$110k+
$30,464
Grants from the school
66% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,298
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Within 4 yrs
37%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 41.1% · others: 51.3% 
8 yrs after starting
55% graduated · 28% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,242
10 yrs after entry$49,956
Debt
Median at graduation$20,000
Monthly payment$212
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$20k
90th percentile$26,800
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1092
R 510–610 · M 490–600
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–24 · E 16–23 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 1000–1210
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 58.7% · women 64.5% 
Yield: 15.8% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 30%Women 70%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$32,034
Independent
40%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
15%
Where first-years come from
In state (TN)
38.1%
Out of state
32.5%
International
0.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: KY 39 · VA 15 · CA 8 · FL 7 · OH 7

Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
5%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,242
After 10 yrs
$49,956
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing104
Biology, General22
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians21
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Psychology, General12
Criminal Justice and Corrections11
Marketing10
Chemistry8
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology7
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions7
Social Work6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Mathematics5
Finance and Financial Management Services5
English Language and Literature, General4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$55M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$7,938/mo
Teaching spend
$12,706
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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