Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in Harrogate town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,770 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 346 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 253 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lincoln Memorial University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $20,880, and fees were $530. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,880 and $530 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students4,770 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1936 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1985 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2007 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 11/01/1995 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/16/2008 - Current |
Admission
65%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1150 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $870/credit | |
| In State Students | $870/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $870/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $670/credit | |
| In State Students | $670/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $670/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $39,150 | $39,150 | $39,150 |
| ADN | 70 | $60,900 | $60,900 | $60,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $108,750 | $108,750 | $108,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $33,500 | $33,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Lincoln Memorial University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 45% | $4,532 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $1,373 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $5,642 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $13,825 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,711 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $10,057 |
$19,008
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,262 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,507 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,152 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$21,459 |
| Over $110,000$23,862 |
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Student Population
1,919
Undergrads
2,851
Graduates
3,007
Women
1,763
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
75% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
13% |
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Asian |
6% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
