The mission of Lincoln College is to assist each student in the development and achievement of personal and educational goals and to assure that its degree recipients are liberally educated and personally and academically prepared to succeed.
School Highlights
Lincoln College serves 1,109 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,109 students
In-state tuition: $17,500
Out-state tuition: $17,500
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 60%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Lincoln College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,109 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
786 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
323 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
27%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
40%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $17,500 is more than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,500 is more than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$17,500
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,500
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,500
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,334
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
67%
100%
SAT Total Avg.
1,105
1,105
SAT Reading
390
390
SAT Math
360
360
SAT Writing
355
355
ACT Total Avg.
51
51
ACT Composite
17
17
ACT English
17
17
ACT Math
17
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The college is a selective co-ed two-year, private, liberal arts
college, accredited by the North Central Association designed to
prepare a student for university study through a structured,
supportive approach to learning. The college includes 60-acre
wooded campus with complete academic, artistic, and athletic
facilities. Lincoln College was established in 1865 to fill the
need for an institution of higher learning in central Illinois.
Commissioners investigated several sites, and in December, 1864,
selected Lincoln, Illinois. On February 6, 1865, a charter for the
new university was secured from the Illinois General Assembly.
Ground was broken for University Hall, the first college building,
just six days later on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Lincoln College
provides a full measure of personal support. This is an
intentionally small institution because we strive to give each
student substantial individual attention. Our class sizes are small
and each year we are delighted to observe students, faculty
members, and support staff coming together as an academic family.
There are a number of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities
available to students on both campuses and, because of our small
size, we are able to offer many educational enrichment
opportunities. Lincoln College at Lincoln is a two-year residential
campus offering a liberal arts foundation as well as athletic and
fine arts programs. Lincoln College at Normal also offers associate
degree programs as well as four-year programs and a cosmetology
school. Both central Illinois campuses provide low student to
faculty ratios and complete supportive services.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,109 students
In-state tuition: $17,500
Out-state tuition: $17,500
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
Minority enrollment: 60%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
