Lincoln Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6898 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1898 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1809 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #78 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Lincoln |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 87
- Graduates
- 171
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- 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.
83 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
95 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 | 199 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 9 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (2%) |
| Asian | 5 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lincoln Christian University is $7,706 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 | $14,392 |
| $110K+ | $17,277 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,820 | $8,892 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,820 | $8,892 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,820 | $8,892 |
| 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 53 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs, 82 master's across 10 programs, and 3 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 | 9 | 21 | 3 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 3 | 11 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 12 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 6 | 2 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 7 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 4 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Religious Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 8 | 53 | 82 | 3 |
Lincoln Christian University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 63% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lincoln Christian University has published 58 scientific papers with 360 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, History, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Art & Design, Environmental Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 41 |
| 2007 | 3 | 7 |
| 2008 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 14 |
| 2010 | 5 | 8 |
| 2011 | 2 | 17 |
| 2012 | 6 | 18 |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 |
| 2014 | 1 | 29 |
| 2015 | 5 | 22 |
| 2016 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 |
| 2018 | 3 | 13 |
| 2019 | 0 | 55 |
| 2020 | 7 | 12 |
| 2021 | 2 | 24 |
| 2022 | 4 | 20 |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 |
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
- writerinstructorteacherpoliticianpriest
- 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 | 43 |
| 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 |