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Lincoln Memorial University

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Harrogate, Tennessee 37752-8231

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Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

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.

Established
1897
Motto
"We Wear His Name Proudly"On seal: "With malice toward none, with charity for all"
Mascot
Abe
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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59%Acceptance
1093SAT Avg
1,487Students
9:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$49,956Earnings 10yr
$17,999Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lincoln Memorial University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1093

Reading & WritingMid: 546
493610
MathMid: 564
513610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1093

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,150
Room & Board$11,808
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$39,096
Average Net Price$17,999
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,423
$30–48K$12,970
$48–75K$19,591
$75–110K$22,243
$110K+$25,680

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,999

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

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

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,487
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.9%
Freshman Retention69.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,242
8 Years$51,587
10 Years$49,956

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,600
Men
$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
176 mi(305 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
183 mi(317 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
200 mi(347 min)

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