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Lincoln Memorial University, also known as LMU, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts institute located in Harrogate, Tennessee, United States. It was founded on February 12, 1897, and named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The university sits on a 1,000-acre campus, which was created as a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln. LMU enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Lincoln Memorial University offers a large number of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and online learning courses in the fields of arts and sciences, business, education, humanities, and health services. Students can also opt for classes in any of the university's ten extended sites.
LMU's sports teams are known as the Railsplitters. The men’s and women’s teams participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball.
The main campus of Lincoln Memorial is in Harrogate, TN (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Lincoln Memorial offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Lincoln Memorial does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
In 2007, Lincoln Memorial had 3,255 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the South Atlantic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Pky
Harrogate, TN 37752-9900
General Phone: (423) 869-3611
http://www.lmunet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,127 | educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, school counseling |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 177 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 57 | management science, business, accounting, business management, business administration, marketing, managerial economics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | history, English, American studies, humanities |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 10 | clinical lab tech, veterinary assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 8 | natural sciences, chemistry, biology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Medicine | 0 | veterinary sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln Memorial in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Post-master's certificate | 854 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 251 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 182 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 165 | 3 |
In 2007, Lincoln Memorial had a total enrollment of 3,255 students (2,234 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 60% |
| Kentucky | 15% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Lincoln Memorial offers campus housing for 652 of its 2,234 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee 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 | 1,168 | 744 | 64% | 249 | 33% |
| Men | 336 | 209 | 62% | 76 | 36% |
| Women | 832 | 535 | 64% | 173 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,400 |
| Room and board | $ 6,690 |
| Room charge | $ 2,440 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,790 |
Financial Aid:
Lincoln Memorial participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 61 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,133 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $60,650 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $61,738 | 6 | $61,850 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $48,999 | 5 | $49,426 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $48,472 | 7 | $46,897 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $44,233 | 33 | $40,561 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 10 | $38,410 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $45,466 | 57 | $41,207 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 80 | 147 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 57 | 88 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lincoln Memorial Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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