Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,313
Graduate Enrollment: 105
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2015)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 43.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 25.8%
Black: 58.6%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 4.6%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Black: 58.6%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 4.6%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,912
In-State tuition: $8,370Out-of-State tuition: $15,360
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,260 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,052 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,994 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,052 (2022)
Average Family Income: $38,839 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,957 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 49.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $28,875 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $306 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,097 |
| $30k-48k | $10,123 |
| $48k-75k | $12,054 |
| $75k-110k | $12,907 |
| $110k+ | $14,971 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 26%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $28,875 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,350 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 48.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 65.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 20.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 26.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,054 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,788 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Education, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 14 | $34,532 | $343 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 18 | $42,923 ($3,577) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $30,259 | $321 | $31,655 ($2,638) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | $33,015 ($2,751) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 27 | $43,382 | $355 | $26,879 ($2,240) | $37,489 ($3,124) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $28,000 | $265 | $27,902 ($2,325) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $31,000 | $329 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | $32,476 ($2,706) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 40 | $37,171 | $396 | $29,593 ($2,466) | $31,540 ($2,628) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $31,000 | $329 | $32,179 ($2,682) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Sciences, Other. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 21 | $32,500 | $250 | $52,133 ($4,344) | $60,661 ($5,055) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 42 | $28,500 | $273 | $57,127 ($4,761) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $36,636 | $331 | $38,941 ($3,245) | $39,674 ($3,306) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 15 | $31,000 | $270 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,460Full time faculty: 76%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,771,742 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,937,725 (2022)