Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Harrogate, Tennessee |
| Online | lmunet.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Lincoln Memorial University occupies a 1,000-acre campus in the Cumberland Gap region of Harrogate, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills where Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia converge. Founded in 1897 as a living memorial to President Abraham Lincoln, the institution began as a mission school to serve the Appalachian region. The university operates as a private liberal arts institution, with notable programs in nursing, osteopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, and law, including its Duncan School of Law located in Knoxville. LMU maintains a residential campus with traditional dormitories and apartment-style housing options, while also operating several extended learning sites throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Railsplitters, participating in the South Atlantic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Lincoln Memorial University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lincoln Memorial University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#528 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#368 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#330 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 982/1190 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $460 |
| Room and Board | $11,070 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,070 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,720 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 53% |
| Business | 21% |
| Education | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3% |
| English and Literature | 3% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024