Lincoln Memorial University Admissions

Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Overview:

Admissions at Lincoln Memorial University are fairly open. In 2015, the school had an acceptance rate of 50%. To apply, interested students will need to submit an application along with SAT or ACT scores, and official high school transcripts. For more information, including important dates and deadlines, be sure to visit Lincoln Memorial's website; you can also contact the admissions office with any questions about the admissions process. Students interested in LMU are encouraged to visit the campus and see if the school would be a good fit for them.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Lincoln Memorial University Acceptance Rate: 50%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 550
  • SAT Math: 440 / 560
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 19 / 24
  • ACT English: 19 / 25
  • ACT Math: 17 / 24
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Lincoln Memorial University Description:

Lincoln Memorial University is a private university located on a 1,000-acre campus in Harrogate, Tennessee. Outdoor lovers will find lots to do in the school's location in the Appalachian Mountains; the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park is nearby. Students can choose from over 30 majors, and professional fields such as business, nursing and education are among the most popular. The school has robust master's and certificate programs in education, and the university as a whole has a similar number of graduate and undergraduate students. Academics are supported by a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 17. On the athletic front, the LMU Railsplitters' compete in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference. The school fields six men's and eight women's intercollegiate sports. Popular sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field.

Enrollment (2016):

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• Total Enrollment: 4,254 (1,659 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 29% Male / 71% Female
• 72% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $21,050
• Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,881
• Other Expenses: $5,470
• Total Cost: $37,801

Lincoln Memorial University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 81%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $18,627
  • Loans: $4,208

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Management, Nursing

Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 43%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Golf, Lacrosse, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis
• Women's Sports: Track and Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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