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Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Memorial University says yes to 62.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $49,956 median earnings.
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Lincoln Memorial University anchors the college town of Harrogate, TN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 7.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,561 four years out. 37.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,572 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1006 and 1220 — near the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lincoln Memorial University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lincoln Memorial University received 4,007 applications and admitted 2,375 (59.3%), with 368 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1006–1220 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Lincoln Memorial University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 493 | 545 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 513 | 565 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Lincoln Memorial University compares
| Lincoln Memorial University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62.6% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,938 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,956 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Lincoln Memorial University: $49,956 median at year ten, versus $48,382 across Tennessee institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $26,938 regardless of where you're from. At Lincoln Memorial University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,572 — Lincoln Memorial University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
49.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Lincoln Memorial University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lincoln Memorial University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,561 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,231 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,508 |
Median earnings for these 3 Lincoln Memorial University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,956 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Lincoln Memorial University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lincoln Memorial University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1006–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 62.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate?
59.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,375 admitted from 4,007 applicants.
How much does Lincoln Memorial University cost?
At Lincoln Memorial University, published tuition is $26,938 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lincoln Memorial University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lincoln Memorial University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,956 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Lee University — 70.5% admitted
- Maryville College — 60.9% admitted
- Johnson University — 65.1% admitted
- University of Memphis — 72% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.