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Lincoln Memorial University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
62.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹25,30,340Out-of-state
Students
1,572Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

About

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a private university in Harrogate, Tennessee, United States. Its 1,000-acre (4.0 km2) main campus borders on Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. As of fall 2023, it had 1,668 undergraduate and 4,413 graduate and professional students. LMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Admissions planning estimate

62.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 27.6%–97.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 59.27%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 59.3% (2,375/4,007; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

63 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,604
Offered a place 2,256
Enrolled 358

15.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1000-1210
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹38,19,651 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹25,30,340
  • Housing₹11,48,413
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹38,19,651
After aid (average) ₹19,16,776

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹25,30,340
Out-of-state ₹25,30,340

Average aid awarded: ₹15,98,816 a year.

Outcomes and support

71.7%
Retention
49.7%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
44%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 77.2%
Hispanic 5.1%
African American 5%
Unknown 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
Native American 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate62.59%
Total Applicants3604
Admitted Applicants2256
Enrolled Applicants358
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1000
SAT Composite 75th %1210
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹25,30,340
Out-of-State Tuition₹25,30,340
Average Housing Cost₹11,48,413
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹19,16,776
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹15,98,816
Out-of-State Students44%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.96%
Asian1.91%
Hispanic5.09%
White77.23%
Multiracial0.00
Native American1.15%
Pacific Islander0.13%
International7.25%
Unknown Race2.29%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate49.66%
Retention Rate71.67%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates1572

Contact

Street Address6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy Fl 2
ZIP Code37752
Phone(423) 869-6280
Websitehttps://www.lmunet.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/