Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Lincoln Memorial University is a private institution in Harrogate with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1093, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,956 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,999.
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News & Alerts
Lincoln Memorial University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1093
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,337
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (84)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
- •69% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •Arthur founded Middlesboro, Kentucky, for the company's employees and furnaces, and constructed a railroad line connecting Middlesboro with Knoxville, Tennessee.
- •" In 1888, he founded the city of Harrogate, which he envisioned would someday be a suburb for Middlesboro's elite.
- •On June 18, 1896, Howard spoke at the Harrow School, an elementary school at Cumberland Gap founded a few years earlier by Reverend A.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average