Lincoln Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,796
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,692
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Lincoln:
- Total Enrollment: 2,054, including 138 online students
- 1,926 Undergraduate, 128 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.8% men, 55.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 21%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 36%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 60%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 61 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Lincoln Overview
Lincoln University (Lincoln) is a four-year, public school located in Jefferson City, MO. It is a historically black college/university. Lincoln University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Lincoln's tuition & fees is $9,796 for Missouri residents and $17,692 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,810.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,054 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Lincoln ranked 30th in Missouri Colleges rankings. Lincoln University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lincoln University is $9,796 for in-state students and $17,692 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,782 for in-state students and $13,236 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,330 for Missouri residents and $18,541 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,987 for Missouri residents and $13,648 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,796 | $17,692 |
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| Graduate | $7,782 | $13,236 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,330 | $18,541 |
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| Graduate | $7,987 | $13,648 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lincoln University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lincoln
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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