1866
Jefferson City, MO

School Details

Lincoln University is a four-year public school located in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Lincoln University was founded in 1866 for the special benefit of the freed African Americans.  The school’s fundamental idea was to combine labor with study.  In 1954, the United States Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, and Lincoln University responded by opening its doors to all applicably meeting its entrance criteria.  Today, Lincoln University is a proud historically black, public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution that challenges its students with a broad range of academic preparation and skills.

Lincoln University offers certificates, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.  Lincoln University online offers more than 150 online courses, available in a variety of disciplines.  Online degrees are guided by the standards of “Quality Matters,” ensuring that the online learning experience is equivalent to what you would learn in the traditional, on-campus degrees.  If you need a flexible schedule, or just are unable to live on or near campus, Lincoln University offers an excellent online education that will meet your academic and convenience needs.

Accreditation & Licensing

Lincoln University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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