A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lincoln University of Missouri are mainly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Lincoln University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
52%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at Lincoln University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lincoln University of Missouri has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
750
|
| Women |
1,083
|
Lincoln University of Missouri serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177940 IPEDS survey data for Lincoln University.
Last updated February 24, 2024