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Lincoln Memorial University

#1296 in US ranking Harrogate, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,631
Tuition & fees
$27,368
Avg. aid
$19,977
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
63%
SAT range
1000–1210
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$58,895
1 yr after graduation

What does Lincoln Memorial University offer in terms of athletics?

LMU's Railsplitters compete in NCAA Division II athletics, principally in the South Atlantic Conference. Varsity opportunities include sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, softball and volleyball, with team offerings and competition arrangements varying by sport.

Varsity teams involve recruiting and eligibility rules and should not be confused with open recreational participation. Students who want to play competitively should check the current team roster and coaching contacts; those looking for casual exercise should ask about recreation facilities and intramural opportunities at the campus they will attend. NCAA membership alone does not establish that a particular applicant will receive an athletic scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Lincoln Memorial University?

LMU students can look for involvement through student government, academic and professional associations, service activities and performing-arts groups. Nursing and other health-professions organizations may be especially relevant to students whose degrees have professional networking or service components.

The university also reports a drama or theater group and choral groups. Recognized organizations, eligibility and meeting locations can change, particularly across LMU's multiple educational sites. Students should consult the current student-activities directory for groups active where they will study, rather than assume every Harrogate activity meets at every location.

Who studies at Lincoln Memorial University?

LMU reported 6,081 students enrolled institution-wide, a figure that includes its undergraduate and graduate or professional populations. Its first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entering group numbered 357, so the size of the entering undergraduate class should not be confused with total university enrollment.

Among those entering first-time students, 225 were women and 132 were men. The institution also reported a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. That ratio is a broad institutional measure, not a promise about the size of a particular laboratory, lecture or clinical group.

Students come to LMU from Tennessee, other states and abroad. Because the university offers professional degrees at multiple sites, institution-wide enrollment is an imperfect guide to the peer group or daily campus experience in any one undergraduate major.

How does student life look like at Lincoln Memorial University?

Everyday student life at LMU depends considerably on a student's program and location. A residential undergraduate in Harrogate may have different opportunities to attend evening activities and use campus gathering spaces than a commuter or a professional student studying at another site.

The Harrogate campus combines classes, student activities and recreational opportunities with a small-community setting. New students should check the orientation and advising arrangements for their program, particularly if they are transferring or entering a sequence with clinical or laboratory requirements. Students comparing campuses should also ask which wellness, counseling and student-support services are available in person or remotely at their location.

What libraries are available to students at Lincoln Memorial University?

LMU students have access to university library and research resources, including services associated with the Harrogate campus. The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum is an important historical resource on campus, but it should not be mistaken for the full range of academic library support needed for coursework.

For a specific degree, students should check access to research databases, journals, librarian assistance and interlibrary loan, as well as remote access from an off-site campus. These details matter particularly for professional students whose assigned readings and evidence-based research may rely heavily on specialized electronic collections. Current library hours and study-space rules should be checked for the relevant term.

Lincoln Memorial University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

6081

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

356

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

310 full time, 164 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Lincoln Memorial University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,668
Graduate: 4,413

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 5,359
Part-time: 722

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 214
Men: 142

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 80
Black or African American: 77
White: 1,247
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 16
Two or more races: 53
Unknown: 34

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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