Lincoln University

Frequently asked questions

About Lincoln University

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Where is Lincoln University located?

Lincoln University is located in Jefferson City, MO, in the United States.

What type of institution is Lincoln University?

Lincoln University is a public university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

Is Lincoln University open admission?

Yes. Lincoln University reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.

What is the tuition at Lincoln University?

Lincoln University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,796 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Lincoln University?

Lincoln University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,054 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much does Lincoln University actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Lincoln University is approximately $12,912 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $11,585 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $16,615. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln University?

Lincoln University reports a graduation rate of approximately 21% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How much student debt do graduates of Lincoln University have?

Students who borrowed at Lincoln University left with a median of approximately $28,250 in federal loans, and about 83% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How much do graduates of Lincoln University earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $43,167 for students who received federal financial aid at Lincoln University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about Lincoln University?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Lincoln University.

Does Lincoln University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Lincoln University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $53,635, above the $33,703 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Missouri, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.