Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN · Private
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Lincoln Memorial University admitted 62.6% of applicants university-wide (2,255 of 3,603).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 62.6% | 2,255 | 3,603 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 750 | 1,000 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 450 | 600 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 100 | 100 |
| Men | 58.7% | 674 | 1,148 |
| Women | 64.5% | 1,571 | 2,437 |
Of 2,255 admitted students, 357 enrolled (15.8% yield).
Lincoln Memorial University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Lincoln Memorial University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,530/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,938 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,726 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,530/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,644 |
| $30k–48k | $18,799 |
| $48k–75k | $19,993 |
| $75k–110k | $25,403 |
| Over $110k | $30,464 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- University Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Grant — $4,000 per year (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — $6,000 - $12,000 per year (International Aid)
- University Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $8,000 per year (Merit)
Lincoln Memorial University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,956
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 49.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,000
- At graduation
Lincoln Memorial University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #343
- Niche: #314
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
Lincoln Memorial University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Biological & life sciences (9%), Psychology (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 65% of class sections have under 20 students.
Lincoln Memorial University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.