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Lincoln Christian College And Seminary

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary

Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is four-year Christian institution in Lincoln, Illinois. Often referred to as LCCS, the college was originally established as the Lincoln Bible Institute on May 4th, 1944. LCCS offer the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. Courses are available in business, arts, ministry, and psychology as well as others. These programs are offered through the following divisions:

  • Hargrove School
  • Lincoln Christian College
  • Lincoln Christian Seminary

The athletics department of LCCS is a member of the NCCA. Nicknamed the Preachers, the teams participate in sports like baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The students are also involved in on-campus clubs and organizations such as the American Association of Christian Counselors-Student Chapter, Active JUSTus, and Chorale. In addition, they publish a monthly newspaper called "The Luminary".

Overview of Lincoln Christian College And Seminary

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Lincoln, IL. The school is officially a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ school. Lincoln Christian College And Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at Lincoln Christian College And Seminary often study religion and philosophy.

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.

Student Body

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary offers classes to 1,055 students (770 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Lincoln Christian College And Seminary does offer meal plans to students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a Christian higher education community whose mission is to nurture and equip Christians with a Biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lincoln Christian College And Seminary

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary
100 Campus View Drive
Lincoln, IL 62656-2111
General Phone: (217) 732-3168
http://www.lccs.edu

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy151theological and ministerial studies, missionary studies, bible studies, pastoral counseling, religious education, ministry, theology, theology and religious vocations, ...
Business and Management30business administration, management science

Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln Christian College And Seminary in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1127
Master's degree457
First-professional degree131
Associate's degree84
Award of less than 1 academic year31
Doctor's degree01
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Lincoln Christian College And Seminary had a total enrollment of 1,055 students (770 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time97%
Part-Time3%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate65%
Graduate23%
First Professional11%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1917%
20-2120%
22-2419%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-396%
40-498%
50-646%
65+0%

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time67 %

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Room and Board (2007)

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary offers campus housing for 450 of its 770 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Lincoln, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total28823983%16368%
Men13610980%7771%
Women15213086%8666%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT12%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT76%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 12,040
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,040
Room and board$ 5,355
Books and supplies$ 700
Other expenses$ 1,950

Financial Aid:
Lincoln Christian College And Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170800)

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4114

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year19$55,3473$55,000
Associate professoracademic year8$48,7507$49,414
Assistant professoracademic year11$44,3643$43,500
Instructoracademic year3$35,1671*
All faculty totalacademic year41$49,63714$47,921

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Management Science, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

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Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Highlights

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What Sets Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Lincoln Christian College And Seminary Number of degree programs
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Lincoln Christian College And Seminary % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lincoln Christian College And Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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