Lincoln University (177940)

www.lincolnu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,720

2021 Average Net Price

$10,889

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.51%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,794

67.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.9%

144 Graduates

About

Lincoln University (177940) is a higher education institution located in Cole County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lincoln University (177940) were Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), General Food, Nutrition, & Wellness Studies (26 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2021, 312 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln University (177940). 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (136 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (122 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln University (177940) is $6,720, which is $−16,464 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln University (177940) is $6,720, which is $−16,464 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,889.

In 2021, 65% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln University (177940) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,720

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lincoln University (177940) was $6,720. The cost of tuition at Lincoln University (177940) is $−16,464 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,889

2021 Value

5.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lincoln University (177940) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,889. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lincoln University (177940) grew by 5.92%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,058

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln University (177940) was of $8,058 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.606% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 100% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Lincoln University (177940) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.84% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln University (177940) was 4.51%, which represents 36 out of the 799 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lincoln University (177940) had a total enrollment of 1,794 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University (177940) is 1,208 students and the part-time enrollment is 586. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at Lincoln University (177940) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln University (177940), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% Black or African American, 40.4% White, 2.84% Two or More Races, 2.34% Hispanic or Latino, 0.613% Asian, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.279% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln University (177940) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.2%) and White Female (15.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.6%) and White Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln University (177940) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,794 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University (177940) is 1,208 and the part-time enrollment is 586. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at Lincoln University (177940) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln University (177940) was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lincoln University (177940) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln University (177940) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
822 enrolled students
White
725 enrolled students
Two or More Races
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln University (177940) is 45.8% Black or African American, 40.4% White, 2.84% Two or More Races, 2.34% Hispanic or Latino, 0.613% Asian, 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.279% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 55 students (3.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 112 more women than men received degrees from Lincoln University (177940). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln University (177940) is white (136 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (122 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lincoln University (177940) is Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Food, Nutrition, & Wellness Studies (26 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln University (177940), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (26 degrees awarded), Agriculture (13 degrees), and EDUCATION. (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,649,587 people), Secondary school teachers (410,317 people), Education administrators (265,455 people), Social workers, all other (196,379 people), and Special education teachers (175,878 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) in 2021 are Human Sciences (26 degrees awarded), Agriculture (13 degrees), EDUCATION. (48 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Protective Services (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Human Sciences (26 degrees awarded), Agriculture (13 degrees), EDUCATION. (48 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Protective Services (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,796,536 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (369,889 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (274,825 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (193,385 people), and Individual & family services (174,621 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln University (177940).

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded
General Food, Nutrition, & Wellness Studies
26 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lincoln University (177940) was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lincoln University (177940) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

212

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University (177940), which is 0.472 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (212).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln University (177940) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University (177940) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University (177940) in Registered Nursing, which is 20.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Lincoln University (177940) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lincoln University (177940) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.86% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
136 degrees awarded
Black or African American
122 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln University (177940) is white (136 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (122 degrees).

5.13% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
75 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln University (177940) is white female (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (75 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln University (177940) has an endowment valued at nearly $2.94M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 87.5k (2.98%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Lincoln University (177940) had a total salary expenditure of 55.6M. Lincoln University (177940) employs 39 Assistant professors, 24 Professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Lincoln University (177940) are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Professor (15), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University (177940) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 44 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Endowment

$2.94M

2021 Endowment

5.99%

growth from 2020

Lincoln University (177940) has an endowment valued at about $2.94M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lincoln University (177940) grew 5.99% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.9M

2021 Salaries

0.171%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lincoln University (177940) paid a median of $21.9M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($55.6M) and a 0.171% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.81M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lincoln University (177940) paid a total of $4.81M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln University (177940) were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University (177940) were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln University (177940) was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lincoln University (177940).