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Lincoln University
- 820 Chestnut
- Jefferson City, MO 65102
- OPEID College Code: 00247900
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- General Phone: (573) 681-5000
- President: Dr. Carolyn R. Mahoney
- Website: www.lincolnu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,156
- College Mascot: Blue Tigers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lincolnu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 54% | 1% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,416 | $3,282 | $2,431 | $2,998 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.6% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 118 | 64 | 57 |
| Number in Repayment | 932 | 824 | 731 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,816 | $4,096 | $3,690 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,464 | $7,168 | $6,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,590 | $3,990 | $3,790 |
| Other Expenses | $1,746 | $1,746 | $1,746 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,592 | $6,592 | $6,032 |
| Other Expenses | $2,962 | $2,962 | $2,647 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,028 | $2,962 | $2,647 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,102 | $10,782 | $10,026 |
| Out of State | $15,750 | $13,854 | $12,943 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,320 | $14,600 | $13,169 |
| Out of State | $18,968 | $17,672 | $16,086 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,794 | $8,074 | $7,137 |
| Out of State | $12,442 | $11,146 | $10,054 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,156 Undergraduate: 2,952 Graduate: 204
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,241 Female: 1,915
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,185 Female: 1,767
- Graduate Gender Male: 56 Female: 148
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,069 Part-Time: 1,087
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,009 Part-Time: 943
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 60 Part-Time: 144
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 109 | 3% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,158 | 37% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1% |
| White | 1,764 | 56% |
| Unknown | 48 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 368 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 883 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 623 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 459 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 305 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 187 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 120 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 149 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 49 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 438 | 429 | 9 |
| Faculty Status | 156 | 149 | 7 |
| Tenured Faculty | 62 | 62 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 146 | 139 | 7 |
| Primarily Instruction | 132 | 125 | 7 |
| Primarily Research | 14 | 14 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Other Professionals | 97 | 96 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 161 | 160 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 61 | 60 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 59 | 59 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,562 (115) | $52,811 (56) | $48,427 (59) |
| Professor | $66,773 (24) | $69,215 (13) | $63,886 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $51,573 (30) | $52,440 (18) | $50,272 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,258 (49) | $45,325 (22) | $45,203 (27) |
| Instructor | $37,276 (12) | $38,862 (3) | $36,748 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,866 (10) | $67,093 (8) | $70,960 (2) |
| Professor | $79,637 (6) | $78,716 (5) | $84,240 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $52,875 (1) | $52,875 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,322 (3) | $45,143 (2) | $57,680 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,959 (125) | $53,072 (64) | $48,743 (61) |
| Professor | $66,450 (30) | $67,879 (18) | $64,306 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $51,305 (31) | $51,956 (19) | $50,272 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,975 (52) | $44,626 (24) | $45,274 (28) |
| Instructor | $37,276 (12) | $38,862 (3) | $36,748 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $951,199 | $570,434 | $380,765 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 268 | 206 | 62 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 225 | 165 | 60 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 28 | - | 28 |
| Football | 70 | 70 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 31 | 31 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 40 | 40 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $39,232 | $41,800 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $29,036 | $23,996 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 21 | 9 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 21% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 29% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 16% |
| 6 Years | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 34 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 14 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 14 | 12 |
College Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
