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 994 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 994 students
In-state tuition: $17,500
Out-state tuition: $17,500
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 58%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Lincoln College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 5:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
994 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
688 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
306 students
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
986 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
688 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
24%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
42%
53%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
16%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.5%
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $17,500 is more than the state average of $8,163. 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 $10,824. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$17,500
$8,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,500
$10,824
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,000
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$4,600
Acceptance Rate
70%
89%
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: 2021 (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.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 994 students
In-state tuition: $17,500
Out-state tuition: $17,500
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
Minority enrollment: 58%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
