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Lincoln University of Missouri is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States. This historically black college was established in the year 1866 by members of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantry. The university was initially called Lincoln Institute. At present, Lincoln University of Missouri grants degrees through one school and three colleges. They are:
The students of Lincoln University of Missouri participate in various college sports. The men are involved in basketball, baseball, track and field, football, and golf. The women participate in softball, basketball, track and field, cross country, and tennis.
Lincoln is in Jefferson City, MO. Jefferson City is a small city. The school is a public institution. Lincoln issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,156 students study at Lincoln (in 2007).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Lincoln can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Division II Independents, Great Lakes Valley Conference, and Heartland Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Lincoln University
820 Chestnut
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029
General Phone: (573) 681-5000
http://www.lincolnu.edu/pages/1.asp
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 104 | business management, merchandising and sales, accounting, managerial economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 66 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, special education, social science teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, educational admin and supervision, business teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, social studies, history, political science, Spanish language, English, social services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | information science, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | drafting, civil engineering tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Media | 11 | journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | food and nutrition, public administration |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agriculture, agricultural operations |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religious music, philosophy |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 297 | 41 |
| Associate's degree | 87 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 67 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
Lincoln is a historically black college.
In 2007, Lincoln had a total enrollment of 3,156 students (2,502 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 77% |
| Illinois | 9% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Lincoln offers campus housing for 792 of its 2,502 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jefferson City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,464 |
| Room and board | $ 4,590 |
| Room charge | $ 2,358 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,232 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,746 |
Financial Aid:
Lincoln participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 247900)
Lincoln has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 4 |
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 | 5 | $78,716 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $67,093 | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 13 | $69,215 | 11 | $63,886 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $52,440 | 12 | $50,272 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $45,325 | 27 | $45,203 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,862 | 9 | $36,748 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $52,811 | 59 | $48,427 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Division II Independents |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 104 | 38 | 142 |
| Football | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 14 | 21 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lincoln Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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