Lincoln College

Lincoln College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln College was founded in 1865 and now enrolls around 992 students a year, including 965 undergrads. Lincoln College offers on-campus housing for up to 638 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 65% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Lincoln College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Lincoln College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Lincoln College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Lincoln College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Lincoln College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Lincoln College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Lincoln College on the Student Life page.

2021 Lincoln College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Average GPA	2.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	52%
Tuition	$18,700

Is Lincoln College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Lincoln College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Lincoln College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is slightly difficult to get into Lincoln College. Lincoln College admitted 70% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,403 applications received in 2021, 980 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Lincoln College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 62% of students who start at Lincoln College return the next year. Lincoln College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 100%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Lincoln College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Lincoln College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $19.4 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Lincoln College spends about $6,654 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lincoln College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $7,385 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Lincoln College. Based on this information, how does Lincoln College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Lincoln College a good school for you?

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Where is Lincoln College Located?

Lincoln College is located in the small town setting of Lincoln, Illinois.

If you want to see Lincoln College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 55 to Lincoln, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Capital.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Lincoln College and Lincoln are like without leaving home.

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