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The main campus of Lincoln Memorial is in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee (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 and nursing and emergency medicine.
Lincoln Memorial does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 37% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 430 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, Lincoln Memorial had 2,802 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Many students are part-timers. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Lincoln Memorial belong to the Gulf South 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
Admissions Phone: (423) 869-6280
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 869-6336
http://www.lmunet.edu
Lincoln Memorial awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 915 | educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, school counseling, science teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 56 | business, business management, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, business and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | history, English, American studies, humanities |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | veterinary assistant, medical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 6 | pre-veterinary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln Memorial in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Post-master's certificate | 767 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 153 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 146 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 137 | 4 |
In 2005, Lincoln Memorial had a total enrollment of 2,802 students (1,846 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 45% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 62% |
| Kentucky | 15% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Lincoln Memorial offers campus housing for 445 of its 1,846 (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 | 1,350 | 494 | 37% | 184 | 37% |
| Men | 355 | 149 | 42% | 69 | 46% |
| Women | 995 | 345 | 35% | 115 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 869-6280
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,104 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,104 |
| Room and board | $ 5,040 |
| Room charge | $ 2,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,450 |
Financial Aid:
Lincoln Memorial participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 869-6336
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $44,670 | 6 | $43,715 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $43,567 | 13 | $39,780 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $38,388 | 24 | $37,768 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,113 | 8 | $34,270 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $40,825 | 51 | $38,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf South Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf South Conference |
| Track | Gulf South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 71 | 139 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 52 | 84 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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/Medical Laboratory Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
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
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(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% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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