A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lincoln Memorial University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 103% more female students than male students enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lincoln Memorial University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,790
|
| Women |
3,628
|
Lincoln Memorial University serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 15% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220631 IPEDS survey data for Lincoln Memorial University.
Last updated February 24, 2024