Lincoln Memorial University
LMU
Harrogate, Tennessee 37752-8231
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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.
Plan Your Visit
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
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/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%
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.
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
Estimated from TN state average