Lincoln College
Lincoln, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 795
Graduate Enrollment: 30
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 74.26%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 44.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 35.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.3%
Black: 40.6%
Hispanic: 7.6%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.5%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 40.6%
Hispanic: 7.6%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 6.5%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $30,231
In-State tuition: $19,800Out-of-State tuition: $19,800
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,161 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,826 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,161 (2022)
Average Family Income: $44,504 (2017)
Median Family Income: $27,775 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 56.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 79.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,812 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $221 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,338 |
| $30k-48k | $17,051 |
| $48k-75k | $16,573 |
| $75k-110k | $19,000 |
| $110k+ | $21,038 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 6%6-year graduation rate: 33%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,812 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 41.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 43.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 55.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 18.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 27.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,446 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $33,323 (2020)
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 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 29 | $16,500 | $164 | $19,245 ($1,604) | $29,692 ($2,474) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $25,000 | $228 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $26,000 | $265 | $28,230 ($2,353) | $44,617 ($3,718) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 58 | $20,299 | $214 | $45,814 ($3,818) | $56,917 ($4,743) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $48,024Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $21,053,451 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $23,684,584 (2022)