2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$23,324

Net Price

70%

Admitted

21%

Enrolled

57%

Graduation Rate

10/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Lincoln Memorial University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 5,118. In 2021, there were 42 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #22 in Tennessee and ranks #739 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

42

Total Enrollment

5,118

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for Lincoln Memorial University

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#22

Tennessee Rank

Combining ranking factors for 34 schools that offer psychology degrees in Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial University ranks #22.

#739

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Lincoln Memorial University ranks #739.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Lincoln Memorial University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Mental Health Counseling.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
General Psychology20
Mental Health Counseling17
Social Work5
Total Graduates2517
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,013 students applied to the Lincoln Memorial University. The university admitted 70% and 21% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Tennessee universities is 6,236. On average, all Tennessee institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Lincoln Memorial University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 70%. Compared to all Tennessee four or more years colleges, the percentage is 73%.

The overall graduation rate for Lincoln Memorial University is 57%, compared to 57% for all Tennessee universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare LMU to Tennessee Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Lincoln Memorial University to the average of all Tennessee four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

LMU

2,013

Applicants

70%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

TN Colleges

6,236

Applicants

72%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

73%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 310 or 53% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 273 or 47% part-time faculty members employed at Lincoln Memorial University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 310 or 53%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

LMU

10 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

53%

Percent Full-Time

47%

Percent Part-Time

53%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

TN Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

60%

Percent Full-Time

40%

Percent Part-Time

59%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Lincoln Memorial University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $23,760, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,400.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $19,654 and the average cost for graduate fees is $450.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Lincoln Memorial University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Lincoln Memorial University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,674
On-Campus Living Expenses$4,066
Total Living Expenses$14,740
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$23,760
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,400
Total Undergraduate Expenses$39,900
In-State, Graduate Tuition$19,654
In-State, Graduate Fees$450
Total Graduate Expenses$20,104
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Lincoln Memorial University is $23,324. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Lincoln Memorial University to all Tennessee universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

LMU

$39,900

Cost to Attend

$17,508

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$23,324

Net Price

TN Colleges

$38,189

Cost to Attend

$16,224

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,644

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 211 or 93%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,729 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $17,508.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,729$17,508
Pell Grants793$4,561
Federal Student Loans1,121$8,485
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Lincoln Memorial University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

LMU

1,729

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

793

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

1,121

Federal Student Loans

31%

Federal Student Loans

TN Colleges

4,167

Grant or Scholarship Aid

54%

Grants or Scholarships

1,615

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

1,978

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

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