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Lincoln College is in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Lincoln College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Lincoln College include liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Lincoln College scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 340 to 430 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,189 students study at Lincoln College (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school. Lincoln College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Lincoln College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Lincoln College
300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
http://www.lincolncollege.edu
Lincoln College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 304 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 67 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 21 | management science, entrepreneurship |
| Hospitality | 5 | travel services |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | science teaching |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office data entry, office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 265 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 63 | 2 |
In 2005, Lincoln College had a total enrollment of 1,189 students (1,039 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 96% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Lincoln College offers campus housing for 840 of its 1,039 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 780 | 597 | 77% | 475 | 80% |
| Men | 411 | 319 | 78% | 228 | 71% |
| Women | 369 | 278 | 75% | 247 | 89% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 330 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 340 | 430 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,870 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 240 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,996 |
Financial Aid:
Lincoln College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170900)
Lincoln College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $53,586 | 5 | $47,854 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,868 | 11 | $41,560 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $35,646 | 13 | $33,349 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $45,492 | 29 | $38,965 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 92 | 183 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 73 | 122 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Science, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lincoln College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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