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Lincoln College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$26,182 |
| Admission
Success rate |
67% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
19 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,217 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lincoln, IL 62656
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,703 (18,258 urban / 2,445 rural) |
| Households | 7,055 (2.35 people per house) |
| Families | 4,597 (2.91 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,096 |
| Pop. — Asian | 198 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 90 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,333 |
| Pop. — Other | 145 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 2 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lincoln College?
Ranks 1072nd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $26,182 | $26,182 | $26,182 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $25,578 | $25,578 | $25,578 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $20,522 | $20,522 | $20,522 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $14,870  $18,000 |
$14,870  $18,000 |
$14,870  $18,000 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $240  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,600  $6,000 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,996  $2,182 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,767  $5,056 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,377  $2,522 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,377  $2,522 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,265 (626 male / 639 female) |
| Admitted | 845 (394 male / 451 female) |
| Admission rate | 67% |
| First-time Enrollment | 455 (244 male / 211 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 446 (239 male / 207 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 9 (5 male / 4 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,217 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Lincoln College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Lincoln College accept?
| Dual Credit |  |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
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ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1288th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 14 / 18 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 18 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 15 / 19 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 840 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $2,300 |
| Board Fee | $3,700 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lincoln College Ranks 3528th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,873 | 205 |  53% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,760 | 241 |  62% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,126 | 362 |  94% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,283 | 353 |  91% |
| Any financial aid type | 362 |  94% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Lincoln College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 124 | 121 | 245 |
Hispanic | 33 | 14 | 47 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 2 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 363 | 487 | 850 |
Race Unknown | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| Total | 556 | 661 | 1,217 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Lincoln College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 15 | 23 | 38 |
Hispanic | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 3 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 171 | 180 | 351 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 193 | 211 | 404 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Lincoln College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 121 | 236 | |
| N/A | 98 | 98 | |
| 13 | 15 | 28 | |
| N/A | 2 | 2 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Lincoln College Ranks 2884th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $41,714 ($44,301 male / $39,711 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 55 (24 male / 31 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 51 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $502,998 |
Lincoln College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Lincoln College (chartered Lincoln University) in Lincoln, Illinois was established in 1865 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lincoln University was the first institution named for Abraham Lincoln and the only one during his lifetime. The groundbreaking for University Hall, the first college building, was held on the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, which was six days after the charter had been granted. In 1901 Lincoln College affiliated with the Decatur College and Industrial School (now Millikin University) in Decatur, Illinois. The name of the school was changed from Lincoln University to Lincoln College of the James Millikin University. James Millikin, a wealthy Decatur livestock breeder, offered Lincoln University a $50,000 grant for the a new building at the Lincoln campus if the school would turn over its charter. In 1929 Lincoln became a junior (2 year) college no longer offering 4 year degrees as it had done since it’s inception. The Lincoln College Campus had experienced substantial growth following World War Two to the current time. Today Lincoln College is one of a small number of private two-year residential colleges in the United States. Most students at Lincoln College receive the Associate of Arts Degree and transfer to a four year college. Lincoln College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Lincoln College has several fine arts groups of which the concert choir called “Dynamics” is currently the largest student organization on campus(http://www.lincolncollege.edu/fine_arts/music.htm). Lincoln College – Normal opened in 1979 as an extension of the Lincoln campus of Lincoln College. Today, Lincoln College – Normal has two modern facilities on campus, which house classrooms, laboratories, and administrative offices (http://www.lincolncollege.edu/normal).
Lincoln College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load and Tutoring. An instance of this, the university has a Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study and Study Abroad. Lincoln College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services and Placement Service can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Lincoln College.
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- English Language and Literature:
- American Literature, English, English Composition, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Tourism/Travel Services, Travel/Tourism Management
- History:
- History – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Social Sciences:
- Economics, Geography, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General, Statistics
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, multiple levels
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Ceramics, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Drawing, Fine/Studio Arts, Jazz Studies, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music History/Literature, Music Theory/Composition, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Theater Design/Stagecraft
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration, Police Science
Again, for international students, the application fee is 25. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $125 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August.
Lincoln College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, conversely did not report the exact number of transfer students.
The regular application is due the 18th of August. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of June. Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of September, with priority applications due on the 15th of August. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and
Lincoln College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics and Music/Drama. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency.
Lincoln College Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, two hundred and seventy-two degree-seeking undergrads. Besides, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety-five percent in-state students and five percent out-of-state students. Lincoln College offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Assuredly, the school is located 185 miles from Chicago, 125 miles from St. Louis.Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as Museum of the Presidents. Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety percent of first-year students live in college housing, ninety percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, one-AUG deadline for housing deposit, one hundred and twenty-five dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
Lincoln College Athletics
The Lynx are a member of NJCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Football
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling
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