Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,575
Graduate Enrollment: 3,445
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
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, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 69.9%
Male/Female: 25% / 75% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 32.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.4%
Black: 5.7%
Hispanic: 5.0%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.6%
Unknown race: 1.3%
Black: 5.7%
Hispanic: 5.0%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 5.6%
Unknown race: 1.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,491
In-State tuition: $24,210Out-of-State tuition: $24,210
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,674 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,066 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,004 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,066 (2022)
Average Family Income: $56,948 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,034 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $212 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,849 |
| $30k-48k | $15,097 |
| $48k-75k | $16,254 |
| $75k-110k | $16,272 |
| $110k+ | $35,736 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 43%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,175 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $48,335 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,770 (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 | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 45 | $264 | $41,298 ($3,442) | $45,248 ($3,771) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 61 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 30 | $233 | $49,484 ($4,124) | $53,125 ($4,427) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 132 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 15 | $370 | $40,426 ($3,369) | $41,250 ($3,438) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $31,818 ($2,652) | $36,292 ($3,024) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 68 | $1,231 | $45,341 ($3,778) | $61,341 ($5,112) | |
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $17,723 | $188 | ||
| Master's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 72 | $588 | $6,467 ($539) | $59,544 ($4,962) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 24 | $19,187 | $196 | $32,919 ($2,743) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | $39,871 ($3,323) | |||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 100 | $1,785 | $107,068 ($8,922) | $115,856 ($9,655) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 15 | $57,263 ($4,772) | $55,021 ($4,585) | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 9 | $39,439 ($3,287) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. | 242 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Veterinary Medicine. | 101 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 166 | $21,000 | $204 | $49,405 ($4,117) | $58,650 ($4,888) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 150 | $27,750 | $243 | $51,892 ($4,324) | $54,229 ($4,519) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 81 | $649 | $91,102 ($7,592) | $105,025 ($8,752) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 77 | $388 | $56,785 ($4,732) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,476Full time faculty: 54%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $41,333,767 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $51,220,171 (2022)