Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University is a private research university in Harrogate, Tennessee, enrolling about 1,572 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 62.59% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,956 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $26,938
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,406 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 62.59% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,572 84.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.66%
- Average SAT Score: 1092
Lincoln Memorial University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lincoln Memorial University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lincoln Memorial University?
Lincoln Memorial University is located in Harrogate, TN (ZIP 37752-8231).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Lincoln Memorial University public or private?
Lincoln Memorial University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lincoln Memorial University cost?
Published tuition: $26,938.
Average net price after aid: $20,406.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,644 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,799 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,993 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,403 |
| $110,001+ | $30,464 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $107,752.
How hard is it to get into Lincoln Memorial University?
Admission rate: 62.59%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1092 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lincoln Memorial University?
Total enrollment: 1,572 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University?
150%-time completion rate: 49.66%.
First-year retention: 71.7%.
What do graduates of Lincoln Memorial University earn?
Median earnings: $45,242 six years after entry; $49,956 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
37.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lincoln Memorial University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,637 completions)
- CIP 511202 (338 completions)
- CIP 510912 (191 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (163 completions)
- CIP 018001 (110 completions)
- Law (JD) (103 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (92 completions)
- CIP 512306 (59 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (56 completions)
- CIP 520201 (56 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lincoln Memorial University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 62.59%; completion rate 49.66%; median earnings $49,956 at 10 years; net price $20,406. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$26,938
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln Memorial University was $26,938.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,406
2024 Value
In 2024 Lincoln Memorial University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,406.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,624 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,406 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$107,752 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lincoln Memorial University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lincoln Memorial University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lincoln Memorial University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,490 | $19,490 | $9,095 |
| 2014 | $19,970 | $19,970 | $12,253 |
| 2015 | $20,546 | $20,546 | $12,454 |
| 2016 | $21,050 | $21,050 | $13,247 |
| 2017 | $21,410 | $21,410 | $18,466 |
| 2018 | $22,010 | $22,010 | $15,053 |
| 2019 | $22,740 | $22,740 | $15,180 |
| 2020 | $23,490 | $23,490 | $14,866 |
| 2021 | $24,210 | $24,210 | $16,017 |
| 2022 | $25,180 | $25,180 | $18,859 |
| 2023 | $26,150 | $26,150 | $17,999 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62.59% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1092
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University in 2024 is 1,572 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.64% 100% Completion Time
49.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.64% of students graduating from Lincoln Memorial University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lincoln Memorial University.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$49,956 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
512.03% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lincoln Memorial University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.1202: 338 completions
CIP 51.0912: 191 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 163 completions
CIP 01.8001: 110 completions
Law (JD): 103 completions
Educational Administration & Support: 92 completions
CIP 51.2306: 59 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 56 completions
CIP 52.0201: 56 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,637 completions
Most popular programs at Lincoln Memorial University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lincoln Memorial University graduates.
About
Lincoln Memorial University is a private non-profit institution located in Harrogate, TN, offering 54 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,572 students. The admission rate is 62.59%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1092. The institution maintains a 49.66% graduation rate. Approximately 37.13% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Harrogate, TN 37752-8231
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, Lincoln Memorial University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Lincoln Memorial University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $26,938 and average net price is $20,406 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lincoln Memorial University?
The admission rate is 62.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lincoln Memorial University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lincoln Memorial University reports midpoint SAT about 1092 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Lincoln Memorial University earn?
Median earnings are $45,242 six years after entry and $49,956 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lincoln Memorial University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
How big is Lincoln Memorial University?
Total enrollment is about 1,572 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lincoln Memorial University public or private?
Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit institution located in Harrogate, TN.
Is Lincoln Memorial University an HBCU?
No. Lincoln Memorial University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lincoln Memorial University a tribal college?
No. Lincoln Memorial University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lincoln Memorial University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lincoln Memorial University does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.1%).
Is Lincoln Memorial University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lincoln Memorial University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.