LMU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 62.59%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $26,938
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at LMU:
- Total Enrollment: 6,081, including 567 online students
- 1,668 Undergraduate, 4,413 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 30.6% men, 69.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 91 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 45 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
LMU Overview
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Harrogate, TN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The LMU's tuition & fees is $26,938 for the academic year 2024-2025. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,977.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,081 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
LMU's acceptance rate is 62.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.83%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 21.
LMU ranked 7th in Tennessee Colleges rankings. Lincoln Memorial University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lincoln Memorial University is $26,938. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,154.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $27,750 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,132.
| Undergraduate | $26,938 |
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| Graduate | $22,154 |
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| Undergraduate | $27,750 |
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| Graduate | $21,132 |
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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 Memorial University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at LMU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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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 | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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