Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 284
Graduate Enrollment: 250
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 57% / 43% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.1% (2010)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 52.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 32.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.2%
Black: 9.5%
Hispanic: 4.6%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 9.5%
Hispanic: 4.6%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $27,946
In-State tuition: $14,520Out-of-State tuition: $14,520
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,790 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,453 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,843 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,453 (2022)
Average Family Income: $63,437 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,594 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $215 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,574 |
| $30k-48k | $13,431 |
| $48k-75k | $15,418 |
| $75k-110k | $21,900 |
| $110k+ | $23,446 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,088 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,122 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 66.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,642 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation:
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 18 | $23,250 | $182 | $31,382 ($2,615) | |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 30 | $331 | $40,474 ($3,373) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 17 | $23,592 | $236 | $36,876 ($3,073) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | $376 | $41,694 ($3,475) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 | $19,500 | $207 | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 11 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $40,887Full time faculty: 81%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,385,565 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $5,715,377 (2022)