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Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,100
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Jefferson City, Missouri, Lincoln University of Missouri is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lincoln University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Lincoln University of Missouri emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lincoln University of Missouri is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Lincoln University of Missouri is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lincoln University of Missouri do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,370

Cost of attendance at Lincoln University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,360

Cost of attendance at Lincoln University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Lincoln University received on average $7,655 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,655
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 249 71% $5,004 $1,245,994
Other Federal Grant 281 80% $4,509 $1,267,102
State Grant/Scholarships 113 32% $1,629 $184,096
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 239 68% $4,722 $1,128,448
Total Grant & Scholarships 337 96% $7,655 $2,579,646

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lincoln University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lincoln University students is 25.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.1%.

25.6%

  • African American 22.4% 92 students
  • white 38.8% 38 students
  • unknown 25.0% 7 students
  • hispanic 37.5% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 8 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lincoln University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Lincoln University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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