Lincoln Memorial University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,572 students.
About This School
Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit institution located in Harrogate, Tennessee with approximately 1,572 undergraduate students enrolled. Lincoln Memorial University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,406 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a private university in Harrogate, Tennessee, United States. Its 1,000-acre (4.0 km2) main campus borders on Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. As of fall 2023, it had 1,605 undergraduate and 4,200 graduate and professional students. LMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $17,999 average net price and relatively low median debt of $15,337 make this an affordable option, but a 54% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest a lot of students don't finish — worth asking why before enrolling. If you do graduate, median earnings of $41,600 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're targeting one of LMU's stronger professional programs (like pre-med or law) rather than a general degree. The rural Harrogate, TN setting on a beautiful 1,000-acre campus bordering a national park is a real draw for the right student, but it's not for everyone.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,572 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752-8231
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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