About Lincoln University-Jefferson City

Founded in 1866, Lincoln University-Jefferson City. is a Public college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,618 full time undergraduate students, and 120 full time graduate students.

The Lincoln University-Jefferson City Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 126 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Lincoln University-Jefferson City include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at LU are considered , with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

46% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 15% were in the top quarter, and 4% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Lincoln University-Jefferson City.

10%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
10%
“We only party on weekends”
30%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
10%
“We only party on weekends”
30%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Lincoln University-Jefferson City REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    13 Students rated off-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    24 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    28 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    28 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    28 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    28 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    28 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Lincoln University-Jefferson City?

16 Students rated Lincoln University-Jefferson City

Marcus - 12/18/2023

It’s an HBCU and since it’s not a huge campus everybody knows each other so Lincoln is like my big family. The community stays in touch with each other and there’s not a time that nobody knows anything. If there is something going on you are sure to know about it.

Savannah - 11/21/2023

In my opinion, I love attending school here. My professors are easy to communicate with in class and outside of class. They are willing to help if you are a student who is on top of their assignments and communicates with them professionally. I enjoy walking around campus because of the pretty nature. I have also made good friendships through the university. I say the only struggle I have with is my self service being accurate. Otherwise, Lincoln university is a cheaper university to attend but has amazing help from professors to mental health professionals.

simone - 08/02/2020

Though I have only been in college for only one year, my experience as a college student at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri is quite eventful. I would like to talk about the faculty, the housing and the student life at Lincoln. I genuinely admire the faculty and the classes. The class sizes are small enough to where a student can feel comfortable asking questions and have one-on-one conversations with a professor. In addition, the office hours are spread throughout the afternoon, making it easy to conference with them. As far as housing, it could use improvement. I stay in the honors dorm and even before moving in there was confusion. They switched not only my roommate, but my room as well after my roommate and I already compromised on what we were getting for the room. Additionally, everyone who applied to be in the honors dorm did not get to stay there even though there was room. Furthermore, the quality of the rooms is poor. My initial room had chipped paint on the walls and the air conditioner would leak onto the floor. My roommate and I also encountered a black substance on the windows and air vents that resulted in us having to promptly move to another room on another floor. In regards to student life, when at the events thrown by the Campus Activity Board or other organizations, the unity among the students is apparent. Unfortunately, there are not many clubs or organizations to join. Greek life has the biggest presence on campus. It sometimes feels like the ONLY presence. Jefferson city is such a small town, there is not much nightlife or anything to do. Though there are a few parties on campus, there is a town nearby where a bigger public university is and that is where people go for a nice party or a simple Panda Express. Overall, I think Lincoln University has the potential to be a great school. All in all, I think the best part about Lincoln at this point would be the unity within the student body, not the school itself.

Tatiana

I think Lincoln University has its pros and cons just like any other college. Some pros being smaller class sizes, free on campus tutor, and lower tuition for an HBCU. Some cons being not a lot of activities for on campus students, unkempt maintenance of on campus housing.

Lincoln University-Jefferson City FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Lincoln University-Jefferson City?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Lincoln University-Jefferson City is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that I have great taste in friends. I would tell myself to make sure to sign up for classes early if possible and keep doing my work and strive for the best. I would also tell myself to look out for those who try to point you in the wrong direction in life and stay focused on the goal ahead and that is graduating with your degree so that you can get a decent job. Lastly, I would tell myself to make smart choices and listen to yourself and not others because no one knows you better than yourself.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The fact that only about 3200 students attend. I wish that more attended the University gain the same experiences I received.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I knew more about the people who went to this university and what type of learning environment this campus has to give its students. Also it would have been great to have known what types of activities and clubs the school has to offer to make myself feel for secure and comfortable.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Everyone and anyone can come to this school and thrive, especially with the open enrollment policy. The only problem is the somewhat segragated atmosphere. Since the school is a HBCU, the Caucasian students seem a little more distant. You do not often see any Caucasians at any school sponsored social events.

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing is that there are a lot of people that go here that make it difficult for everyone else.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    To me it's a great school i love the library and its also a bonus that there are a lot of hills to walk it keeps me in shape, I also love that the classes are just the right size.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for being an HBCU, founded by the 62nd and 65th Colored Infantry. Lincoln has a rich hisory, full of success and honor, but unfortunately over the years its positive reputation has dwindled. The school itself isn't bad, it's just that the stigma it carries often times over shadows the real beauty my school beholds.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    People thats want to have a lot of fun at the same time.

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    Most seem excited about their future.

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the way the halls are set up. They dont have everyone on one hall and it is divided so only a certain amount of people are using a bathroom at a time.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Whats really unique about Lincoln University is that there is always an opportunity for students to get connected with things thats resourceful to their use. For example turoring is a big issue here, the classes are harder and so are the professors. The tutoring here at Lincoln helps students to be relieved and to know that they will pass that specific course. I have also taken tutoring, and it too has benefited me greatly to pass a class with a "B." Lincoln also offers same sex gender organizations, "LGBT." No one is left out to feel ashamed or embarrassed.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The thing i brag about the most is the great nursing program they have. Although they only accept a small amount of students per semester this school is well known for this program. In addition, i would brag about have great the dorms,classroom, and on campus activities. I will tell them how for each meal plan u receive money to be spent around campus. Also the visitation rules are very fair. Lastly i will tell them how much i love my HBCU and i wouldnt perfer being at any other college in the world, other than Lincoln University

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

2,618

Total Undergrad Enrollment

120

Total Grad Students

33%

Out-Of-State

66%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

26

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

27%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
43%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
44%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending Lincoln University-Jefferson City receive some sort of financial aid. 78% were awarded federal grants. While 93% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,432

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$6,560

Room and Board

20,992

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,011
$30 - $48K
$11,732
$48 - $75K
$12,703
$75 - $110K
$14,913
$110K & UP
$13,424

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