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Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,394
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $59,630
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit college in Harrogate, TN with 1,572 undergraduates. It admits 63% of applicants, and admitted students average 1092 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,394 per year ($23,748 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,630 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,007
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,375
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–610
200800
SAT Math490–600
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Lincoln Memorial University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $42,631
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $27,368
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,748
- $30–48k$15,671
- $48–75k$19,467
- $75–110k$23,435
- $110k+$25,359
Get a personal estimate with Lincoln Memorial University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $59,630
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,572
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White77%
- Hispanic5%
- Black5%
- Asian2%
Lincoln Memorial University FAQ
What is Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate?+
Lincoln Memorial University admits 63% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Lincoln Memorial University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1092.
What ACT score do you need for Lincoln Memorial University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Lincoln Memorial University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lincoln Memorial University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,007 students applied to Lincoln Memorial University and 2,375 were admitted; 368 enrolled.
Does Lincoln Memorial University consider legacy status?+
No. Lincoln Memorial University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lincoln Memorial University require an essay?+
Lincoln Memorial University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lincoln Memorial University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $42,631 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,394.
What is Lincoln Memorial University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220631 · How we use this data
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