Lincoln Memorial University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,680

3.88% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,401

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59.3%

4,007 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,805

87.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

134 Graduates

About

Lincoln Memorial University is a higher education institution located in Claiborne County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Lincoln Memorial University were Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (316 degrees awarded), Veterinary Medicine (115 degrees), and Law (96 degrees).

In 2023, 1,480 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Memorial University. 67.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,146 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln Memorial University is $25,680, which is $1,105 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln Memorial University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,443 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln Memorial University is $25,680, which is $1,105 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,401.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Memorial University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,680

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lincoln Memorial University was $25,680. The cost of tuition at Lincoln Memorial University is $1,105 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,401

2023 Value

1.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lincoln Memorial University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,401. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lincoln Memorial University grew by 1.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,035

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln Memorial University was of $8,035 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Memorial University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln Memorial University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1443 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lincoln Memorial University received 4,007 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 70.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,007 applicants, 2,375 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,805 students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lincoln Memorial University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,375

Accepted Out of 4,007

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lincoln Memorial University was 59.3% (2,375 admissions from 4,007 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 70.7%, while admissions grew by 28.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lincoln Memorial University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Lincoln Memorial University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lincoln Memorial University had a total enrollment of 5,805 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University is 5,067 students and the part-time enrollment is 738. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Memorial University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.5% White, 6.72% Asian, 5.48% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 0.844% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.3%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Asian Female (5.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,805 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Memorial University is 5,067 and the part-time enrollment is 738. This means that 87.3% of students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Memorial University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Lincoln Memorial University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln Memorial University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,209 enrolled students
Asian
390 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
318 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Memorial University is 72.5% White, 6.72% Asian, 5.48% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 0.844% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 396 students (6.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 524 more women than men received degrees from Lincoln Memorial University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Memorial University is white (1,146 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (112 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Lincoln Memorial University is Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (316 degrees awarded), followed by Veterinary Medicine (115 degrees) and Law (96 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Memorial University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (160 degrees awarded), Legal (96 degrees), and Health (755 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Registered nurses (1,570,937 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,546,486 people), Secondary school teachers (531,841 people), Physicians (510,505 people), and Education administrators (284,076 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University in 2023 are Agriculture (160 degrees awarded), Legal (96 degrees), Health (755 degrees), Education (205 degrees), and Biology (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Agriculture (160 degrees awarded), Legal (96 degrees), Health (755 degrees), Education (205 degrees), and Biology (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Memorial University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln Memorial University.

Most Common (2023)

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
316 degrees awarded
Veterinary Medicine
115 degrees awarded
Law
96 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Lincoln Memorial University was Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy with 316 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Lincoln Memorial University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

478

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,002

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 478 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Memorial University, which is 0.477 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,002).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln Memorial University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Memorial University in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, which is 0.975 times less than the 160 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 220 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Memorial University in Registered Nursing, which is 11 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from Lincoln Memorial University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lincoln Memorial University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.97% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,146 degrees awarded
Asian
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Memorial University is white (1,146 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (112 degrees).

4.86% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
784 degrees awarded
White Male
362 degrees awarded
Asian Female
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Memorial University is white female (784 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (362 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln Memorial University has an endowment valued at nearly $50.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.82M (5.58%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Lincoln Memorial University had a total salary expenditure of 157M. Lincoln Memorial University employs 74 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 31 Instructors. Most academics at Lincoln Memorial University are Female Assistant professor (45), Male Assistant professor (29), and Female Instructor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Memorial University are: Management, with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Endowment

$50.5M

2023 Endowment

4.69%

growth from 2022

Lincoln Memorial University has an endowment valued at about $50.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lincoln Memorial University grew 4.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $828k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lincoln Memorial University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$71.9M

2023 Salaries

13.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lincoln Memorial University paid a median of $71.9M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($157M) and a 13.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.7% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.57% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

157

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lincoln Memorial University paid a total of $11.7M to 157 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

130 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln Memorial University were Assistant professor with 74 employees, Associate professor with 37 employees, and Instructor with 31 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Memorial University were Management with 130 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees, and Service with 76 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln Memorial University was Female Assistant professor with 45 employees, Male Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Female Instructor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lincoln Memorial University.

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