Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln Christian University is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in Lincoln town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 789 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 82 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 67 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 67% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students789 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Christian Churches and Churches of Christ |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 109 miles radius of Lincoln Christian University
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St. John's College-Department of Nursing
28 miles away |
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Millikin University
29 miles away |
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Illinois Wesleyan University
30 miles away |
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
40 miles away |
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Bradley University
40 miles away |
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Methodist College
47 miles away |
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MacMurray College
55 miles away |
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Lakeview College of Nursing
90 miles away |
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Olivet Nazarene University
104 miles away |
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
109 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation 07/01/1954 - Current |
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1991 - Current |
Admission
62%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 875 to 1050 |
| ACT | 17 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| 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 | $434/credit | |
| In State Students | $434/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $434/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $434/credit | |
| In State Students | $434/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $434/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 | $19,530 | $19,530 | $19,530 |
| ADN | 70 | $30,380 | $30,380 | $30,380 |
| BSN | 125 | $54,250 | $54,250 | $54,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,700 | $21,700 | $21,700 |
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 Christian 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 | 41% | $4,038 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $289 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $1,987 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $4,333 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,675 |
| Private Loans | 12% | $12,089 |
$19,204
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,626 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,020 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,998 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,405 |
| Over $110,000$20,510 |
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Student Population
466
Undergrads
323
Graduates
360
Women
429
Men
57%
Full-time
43%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
