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CAMPUS ADDRESS

820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101-0029
Telephone: 573-681-5599

ADMISSIONS ADDRESS

Office of Enrollment Services
Lincoln University of Missouri
Young Hall
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0029
Telephone: 573-681-5599
Toll-free: 800-521-5052
Fax: 573-681-5889
E-Mail: enroll@lincolnu.edu

Total Enrollment: 3,500

Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive

Motto: Laborare et Studere

Location: Lincoln University is located in Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, overlooking the Missouri River. Jefferson City, with a population of 35,500, is served by mass transit bus systems; passenger rail is 1 mile from campus and the airport is approximately 5 miles away. The city has several museums and historic sites. Columbia, located 33 miles north of Jefferson City, is home to several colleges and hospitals.

HISTORY

Lincoln University is a four-year, state-supported, coed university that was founded in 1866 as Lincoln Institute. Lincoln’s illustrious history began at the close of the Civil War, when soldiers and officers of the Sixty-second United States Colored Infantry contributed $5000 to create Lincoln Institute to educate the freed blacks of Missouri. Additional funds were supplied by the Sixty-fifth Colored Infantry, which contributed $1324.50. Classes began in September 1866. Three years later the institute moved to its current location. The following year, Lincoln received state aid for teacher training. In 1877, college-level work was added to the curriculum, and two years later Lincoln became a state institution. The first bachelor’s degrees were awarded in 1891. In 1921, the school became Lincoln University.

Since September 1954, Lincoln has accepted any qualified student who wishes to enroll. Today, Lincoln University prides itself in providing students with a culturally, educationally, and socially diverse learning environment.

Lincoln University’s campus is located on approximately 152 acres in the small town of Jefferson City, Missouri. An additional 800 acres is used for a research farm. The twenty-building campus ../includes both historic and modern facilities. Under the second Morrill Act of 1890, Lincoln University of Missouri became a land-grant institution.

ACCREDITATION

Lincoln University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and master’s degrees.

COSTS PER YEAR

2002–03 Tuition: $2678 (in-state); $5356 (out-of-state)
Room and board: $1880 (room); $1790 (board)
Special fees: $175
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $7223 (in-state); $9901 (out-of-state)

2001–02 FINANCIAL AID–INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING

Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 80

Financial Aid Specific to the School

• Army ROTC offers two- and three-year scholarships that pay tuition, fees, books, and other expenses and provide a monthly stipend. Students should contact the ROTC Office.
• Art scholarships are available to students who exhibit outstanding artistic abilities. Students should contact the Fine Arts Department.
• Athletic scholarships are awarded to men in basketball, track, baseball, soccer, and golf. Women’s athletic scholarships are awarded in basketball, tennis, track, and softball. Students should contact the Athletic Department.
• The Cecil A. Blue Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate who excels in creative writing. Students must have a 3.2 GPA. Students should contact the Department of English, Foreign Language, and Philosophy.
• The Center of Excellence Initiative for Geographics Information Systems and Wildlife Management Stipend is awarded to students participating in natural resource management, beginning freshman year. Student must have a 3.0 GPA. Students should contact the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Home Economics.
• Cheesebrough-Ponds Inc. Scholarships are awarded to 4 new area freshmen each year based on academic standing in high school. Students should contact the Financial Aid Department.
• College work aid is available to students not qualifying for college work-study to work in departments of the college. Students should contact the respective departments.
• The Cooperative Education Program combines classroom study with related paid work experience. The program provides academic credit and full-time status during co-op placement. Students should contact the respective department.
• Curators Scholarships are awarded to Missouri students who rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class or have a composite score of 24 on the ACT and who continue on to college immediately after high school. Curators Scholarships pay full tuition, incidental fees, and housing and provide a book allowance. Scholarships are renewable for students who maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Students should contact the Office of Enrollment, 103 Young Hall.
• Dean’s Scholarships are awarded to high school students who rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class or have a composite score of 18 on the ACT and who continue on to college immediately after high school. Scholarships pay 50 percent of tuition, incidental and activity fees, and housing and provide a book allowance. Students should contact the Office of Enrollment, 103 Young Hall.
• The deferred payment plan allows students to pay college costs in three installments during the semester, with a service charge each semester.
• The Freddye B. Ashford Scholarship is awarded to full-time women students with high academic achievement. Students should contact the local graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
• Lincoln University Academic Scholarshipsare awarded to high school students who rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class or have a composite score of 20 on the ACT and who continue on to college immediately after high school. Transfers or currently enrolled Lincoln students who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in 30 credit hours of course work are eligible. Institutional Scholarships are renewable for students who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Deadline to apply is April 11. Students should contact the Office of Enrollment, 103 Young Hall.
• Presidential Scholarships are awarded to high school students who rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class or have a composite score of 22 on the ACT and who continue on to college immediately after high school. Presidential Scholarships are renewable for students who maintain a 3.1 cumulative GPA. Scholarships pay 80 percent of tuition, incidental fees, and housing and provide a book allowance. Students should contact the Office of Enrollment, 103 Young Hall.
• Performance grants are available in art, band, communications, drama, journalism, and music.
• The Thurgood Marshall Black Education Fund provides a four-year scholarship at this public black college. Qualifying students must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better and an SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 24 or more. Students must be recommended by high school counselor as exceptional or exemplary in the creative or performing arts. Scholarships pay tuition, fees, room, and board, not to exceed $6000 annually. Students should contact the school.
• The Willie E. Byrd Scholarship is given annually to a student in natural science and mathematics. Students should contact the Natural Science and Mathematics Department.

Financial Aid Deadline: March 1 (fall priority); October 1 (spring priority); continuous notification

Financial Aid Contact:

Financial Aid Office
103 Young Hall
Telephone: 573-681-6156
Fax: 573-681-5871
E-Mail: financialaid@lincolnu.edu

Open admission for state residents. ACT or SAT required for counseling and placement.

Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school (or equivalent) and submission of an official high school transcript with six semesters of high school grades. Nonresidents must have a C average and must show proof of a recent physical by the end of the first semester. A $17 nonrefundable application fee is required.

Admission Application Deadline: July 15 (fall); October 20 (spring).

Admission Contact: Office of Enrollment Services, Lincoln University of Missouri, Young Hall, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0029; Telephone: 573-681-5599; 800-521-5052 (toll-free); 573-681-5889 (fax).

Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 124 semester hours, with 9 hours in composition and speech; 8 hours in science; 5 hours in mathematics; 12 hours in social science; 6 hours in health and physical education; 6 hours in humanities; 6 hours in interpersonal relations; 13 hours in foreign language for B.A. and B.S. in biology, chemistry, and physics; 1 hour in freshman orientation; 2 hours in military science for men students, some exceptions apply. All students must complete core requirements; the last 30 hours of credit must be obtained at Lincoln University.

Minimum of 62 to 71 semester hours for an associate degree and completion of core requirements, including 6 hours in composition and speech, 3 hours of mathematics, 6 hours in social sciences, and 1 hour in physical education.

STUDENT BODY PROFILE

Total enrollment: 3,500
In-state: 2,666
Other regions: 27 states, 12 international

FACULTY PROFILE

Number of faculty members: 249
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Full-time faculty members: 170
Part-time faculty members: 79

SCHOOL CALENDAR

August-May 14 (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One summer session.

Associate of Arts: Criminal Justice, Secretarial Science

Associate of Arts and Science: Agriculture, Building Science, Computer Science, Drafting Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Nursing Science

Bachelor of Arts: Broadcasting, Economics, English, French, History, Journalism, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Sociology

Bachelor of Music Education: Music

Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Agriculture, Art, Biology, Broadcasting, Building Engineering, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Economics, Fashion Merchandising, Food and Nutrition, General Home Economics, Graphic Art Technology, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Secretarial Science, Sociology

Bachelor of Science Education: Art, Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, Elementary Education, English, French, Graphic Arts Technology, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Mechanical Technology, Physics, Social Science Education, Special Education

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Lincoln University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

Intercollegiate Sports: men’s baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, and track and field; women’s basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, tennis, and track and field.

Intramural Sports: basketball, baseball, track and field, softball, table tennis, and volleyball.

Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Lincoln University of Missouri, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101; Telephone: 573-681-5342; 573-681-5988 (fax); athletics@lincolnu.edu

STUDENT LIFE

Campus Regulations: Class attendance is mandatory for freshmen, international students, students on academic probation, and for those in all courses numbered 199 and below; students must reside on campus for the first four semesters (exceptions for transfer students, commuter students, veterans, and students 21 years of age or older); students must register their cars with the Office of Safety and Security; ROTC is required for 1 hour for two semesters.

Campus Services: Health center, personal and psychological counseling.

Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include theater, band, choirs, jazz ensemble, dance troupe, and orchestra. Special events include the cooperative annual Black History Week and the Unity Awards in Media with the Jefferson City Community. Students may work on the biweekly student newspaper, The Clarion. Broadcast students may work at KLUM-FM, a 40,000-watt public radio station, or public access television station JCTV.

Leadership opportunities are found in the Student Government Association (SGA) or numerous other student-run organizations, such as the Shutterbug Club. The ROTC Rangers rifle club competes on a local and state level. Greek fraternities include Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma; sororities include Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Zeta Phi Beta. Honor societies include Alpha Kappa Mu and Beta Kappa Chi.

Housing Availability: 630 housing spaces available; freshman-only housing available. Secured housing is available by paying a $125 deposit.

Web site: http://www.lincolnu.edu

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