About Lincoln University
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)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Post-master's certificateReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 2,311 ; Graduate: 135Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 7% ; Graduate: 43%Graduation Rate:
22%Transfer Rate:
30%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$39,463Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$28,875Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
66%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$8,662Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Lincoln University is located in Missouri
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- Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program: Up to $2,850 annually
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