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Lincoln University

Jefferson City, MO lincolnu.edu 1,357 students

Lincoln University's main campus is situated in the heart of the city of Lincoln, alongside the Brayford Pool waterfront. The university has a strong connection to the surrounding region, with satellite campuses located throughout Lincolnshire. Graduation ceremonies are held in the impressive Lincoln Cathedral, a unique and memorable experience for students.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,444
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$9,290
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,882/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Lincoln University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 46% of students receive Pell Grants; 47% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $9,052 $36,208
$30K – $48K $10,454 $41,816
$48K – $75K $18,340 $73,360
$75K – $110K $19,355 $77,420
$110K+ $21,265 $85,060
Sticker price (no aid) $9,290 $37,160
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Lincoln University

18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
73
$66,592/yr High 16.9x
Nursing Compare across schools →
71
$68,662/yr High 12.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
58
$39,331/yr High 12.4x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
47
$29,087/yr Very High 10.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
47
$28,847/yr Moderate 9.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
46
$28,984/yr High 9.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
44
$32,331/yr Moderate 9.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
42
$33,262/yr High 8.0x
Sales & Marketing Compare across schools →
40
$26,760/yr High 6.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
39
$35,467/yr High 8.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$33,699/yr High 5.7x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
36
$23,309/yr High 9.7x
Human Services Compare across schools →
35
$34,374/yr Moderate 8.8x
Social Work Compare across schools →
35
$32,951/yr Moderate 7.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
32
$26,037/yr Very High 4.2x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →
26
$32,664/yr High 5.5x
Journalism Compare across schools →
24
$26,356/yr Very High 6.1x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
18
$21,282/yr Low 8.7x