Lincoln Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6920 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1905 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1816 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Lincoln |
| #6315 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6565 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 45
- Graduates
- 140
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- lincolnchristian.edu
Lincoln Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lincoln Christian University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
45 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
72 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Lincoln Christian University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 148 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 5 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (2%) |
| Asian | 3 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 2 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lincoln Christian University is $19,640 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,615 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,467 |
| $48-75K | $11,206 |
| $75-110K | $17,610 |
| $110K+ | $17,277 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,300 | $9,810 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,300 | $9,810 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,300 | $9,810 |
| Fee in-district | $100 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $100 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $100 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 574 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,790 |
| Room charge | $3,740 |
| Meal charge | $4,050 |
Lincoln Christian University majors
Lincoln Christian University has granted 39 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs, 64 master's across 7 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lincoln Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity & Ministry | 8 | 12 | 7 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 15 | |||
| Psychology, General | 11 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 9 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 7 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Communication, General | 4 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 5 | 39 | 64 | 7 |
Lincoln Christian University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 61% | 55% |
Publications & Citations
Lincoln Christian University has published 74 scientific papers with 501 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Political Science, History, Law, Sociology, Art & Design, Environmental Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 |
| 2006 | 1 | 51 |
| 2007 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 3 | 18 |
| 2010 | 5 | 12 |
| 2011 | 2 | 20 |
| 2012 | 6 | 20 |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 |
| 2014 | 2 | 39 |
| 2015 | 6 | 28 |
| 2016 | 2 | 13 |
| 2017 | 2 | 21 |
| 2018 | 6 | 16 |
| 2019 | 1 | 59 |
| 2020 | 9 | 24 |
| 2021 | 2 | 29 |
| 2022 | 7 | 34 |
| 2023 | 3 | 33 |
| 2024 | 1 | 20 |
Notable alumni
-
William T. Redmond
- Enrolled in Lincoln Christian University
- In 1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- In 1988 graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- politicianteacherinstructorwriterpriest
- Biography
-
William Thomas Redmond is an American politician and minister who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Mexico.
General info
| Alternative names | Lincoln Christian College and Seminary LCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1944 |
| Motto | To nurture and equip Christians with a Biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 34 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Campus View Drive Lincoln, Illinois, 62656-2111 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 2177323168 |