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Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO) campus

🇺🇸 USA · Missouri

Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO)

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
61.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,61,845Out-of-state
Students
1,392Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Lincoln University (Lincoln U) is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This was the first black university in the state. In the fall 2023, the university enrolled 1,799 students.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

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

Reported admit rate

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

From application to first day

Applied 4,840
Offered a place 2,965
Enrolled 338

11.4% 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 composite890-1060
4001600
ACT composite15-20
136

What a year costs

₹28,13,075 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,61,845
  • Housing₹9,63,367
  • Books & supplies₹1,87,864
Sticker price ₹28,13,075
After aid (average) ₹17,93,350

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,20,158
Out-of-state ₹16,61,845

Average aid awarded: ₹13,24,535 a year.

Outcomes and support

59.9%
Retention
20.9%
Graduation
63%
Get financial aid
27%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

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

African American 49.9%
White 28.7%
Multiracial 4.4%
Unknown 4%
Hispanic 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Health-Related Knowledge and Skillsbachelor
Historybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate61.3%
Total Applicants4840
Admitted Applicants2965
Enrolled Applicants338
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementConsidered if submitted
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %890
SAT Composite 75th %1060
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,20,158
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,61,845
Average Housing Cost₹9,63,367
Books & Supplies₹1,87,864
Average Net Price₹17,93,350
Students Receiving Aid63%
Average Aid Awarded₹13,24,535
Out-of-State Students27%

Student Body Diversity

African American49.86%
Asian0.72%
Hispanic3.88%
White28.74%
Multiracial4.38%
Native American0.29%
Pacific Islander0.14%
International7.97%
Unknown Race4.02%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate20.85%
Retention Rate59.86%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates1392

Contact

Street Address820 Chestnut St
ZIP Code65101
Phone(573) 681-5102
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/