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Lincoln Memorial University

#11 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Harrogate, TN
  • 336 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    LMU has been monitoring and assessing the impact of the 2019 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and will continue to closely monitor it and take appropriate actions to support and safeguard the LMU community. At this time, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 on the main campus or LMU learning sites. Learn More

    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A
    lmunet.edu
    6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
    Harrogate, TN 37752
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    About Lincoln Memorial...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference
    From Lincoln Memorial University

    Our nation's beloved 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, envisioned "a great university for the people of this area" here in the Cumberland Gap. Lincoln Memorial University is the heir of that vision, and we are proud to wear his name and embrace his legacy. Nestled in the pristine Appalachian Mountain range, LMU's main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, is both scenic and historic. About 55 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee, we're perfectly poised to offer a liberal arts education. With a main campus full of activities and off-campus sites in surrounding areas, LMU provides educational experiences to suit your life. Since LMU offers over 30 academic majors, success is within your reach. Most importantly, LMU is a close-knit community filled with people who care, so students can expect personal attention. At LMU, students build relationships that last, and they learn lessons they'll carry for life. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about Lincoln Memorial University.

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    Lincoln Memorial University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    60%
    SAT Range
    990-1210
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,374/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $16,506/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    81%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
    70%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
    37%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      287 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      22 Graduates
    • Business
      21 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      21 Graduates
    • Biology
      18 Graduates
    • Psychology
      13 Graduates
    • Veterinary Technician and Assistant
      12 Graduates
    • Marketing
      11 Graduates
    • Accounting
      9 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      9 Graduates
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    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      95%
    • Online
      5%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,395Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    558
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    24%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 16 responses
    • Approachable
      31%
    • Hard working
      31%
    • Fun loving
      13%
    • Snobbish
      13%
    • Stressed
      13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    70%
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    Poll
    61%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.36 responses
    Poll
    42%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.36 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Awsome!!
      32%
    • Challenging in all the right ways
      32%
    • A place to learn and grow
      21%
    • Nightmare!
      16%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $38,200/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      55%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      89%
      National
      83%
      74%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.19 responses
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      Lincoln Memorial University Reviews

      336 reviews
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      LMU is a nice school, but it has some major flaws. At first, I thought it would be a nice and quiet university where the student really matters. However, I realized that it is actually mini "party school," even during COVID. There seemed to be parties every week (even before classes actually began). I was also felt like I didn't truly matter at the school. The actual professors were great and very helpful, but I felt that the administration valued money over everything else. Also, the cafeteria food was really bad, granted there were changes due to COVID. I still felt like they could have done a better job. The dorms were also disappointing. The upperclassmen dorms aren't too bad, but there is hardly any noise privacy. The underclassmen dorms aren't so bad either, it's just that they have communal bathrooms and small bedrooms. Overall, the school isn't bad, it's just not great.
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      The area and local scenery is beautiful and there are many local businesses that contribute to the community aspect. The courses are fairly simple and there are a few professors that really make this place feel like home. There are nice dorms and learning facilities. There are also some professors that are less understanding and some courses that are quite confusing. Some of the facilities are very worn and are falling apart. Most of the attention is focused toward athletics and almost everything else is overshadowed. It is a very strange dynamic where the few control the many. It definitely takes a bit of adjusting, but the few kind people you will meet outweigh the cons.
      LMU is just average in my opinion. I am a current Sophomore at the university. The administration doesn't listen to students' opinions or concerns very well. They give out surveys at least twice a semester but I've never seen any concerns I raised being taken care of. The school also seems to care more about making a quick buck than ensuring their students have success and prosper in college. For example, during finals week at the end of the Fall 2018 semester students were told they had 3 days to pay their full Spring 2019 balance or they would be required to move out immediately following their last final exam. This created enormous stress on the students combined with their already heightened stresses from finals week. This policy was changed without alerting students which is just plain sketchy. Overall, I would look at other institutions nearby because I feel like LMU would rather make a quick buck than to see their students actually succeed in their degree and in life.
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