Overview

Lincoln University is a Comprehensive institution located in Jefferson City, MO, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admissions, 820 Chestnut Street
B-7 Young Hall
Jefferson City, MO  65101
United States

Contact Danisha Williams
Director of Admissions and Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: admissions@lincolnu.edu
Phone: 573-681-5080
Fax: 573-681-5889

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
General Merchandising, Sales, And Related Marketing Operations, Other
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,730

Enrolled

Applying

0

Application Fee

2.84

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	448	380	480
SAT Math	433	370	453
ACT Composite	18	14	19

Financial Aid

2,033

Avg. Financial Aid Package

1,932

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,362

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

1,950

Avg. Loan Aid

1,333

Avg. Grant Aid

1,961

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

91%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,730

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.63%
Black or African American	56.39%
White or Caucasian	26.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.3%
Asian	0.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	4.54%
Other	3.25%

Gender

Male (40.46%)

Female (59.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Springfest and Founders' Day Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
career development, disabilities services, veterans affairs

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Rape Aggression Defense class upon request, Operation ID, timely warnings, text message safety alerts, Webpage with helpful tips

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Track And Field		No	No

Faculty

143

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 90

Part-time - 53

Male - 58

Female - 85