Lincoln University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Missouri residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; median debt is moderately high. a public school with 1,392 students.
About This School
Lincoln University is a public institution located in Jefferson City, Missouri with approximately 1,392 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,092 per year. The graduation rate is 21%, and the typical graduate earns $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lincoln University or University of Lincoln may refer to:
The numbers here tell a concerning story — a 22% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. On the upside, the average net price of $12,484/year is genuinely affordable, and median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,000. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan for staying on track, strong support systems, and have explored why the retention numbers are so low for students in your situation.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
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 (1,392 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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.
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