Lincoln University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Jefferson City, MO · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$9,796
Out-of-State Tuition$17,692
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Lincoln University vs. State and National Averages

Lincoln UniversityMO AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$9,796$17,761$18,082
vs. average—-45%-46%

Other colleges in Jefferson City

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Missouri College of Cosmetology and EstheticsPrivate for-profit97$17,925

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Lincoln University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,463
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)21%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$28,875
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants49%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over12%
First-generation students38%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Lincoln University?

In-state tuition at Lincoln University is $9,796 and out-of-state tuition is $17,692, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Lincoln University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Lincoln University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Lincoln University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Lincoln University?

Lincoln University enrolls about 1,392 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Is Lincoln University expensive?

In-state tuition at Lincoln University is $9,796, which is 45% below the MO average of $17,761.

How much do graduates of Lincoln University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Lincoln University are $39,463 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Lincoln University take on?

The median debt among Lincoln University graduates who borrowed is $28,875, according to College Scorecard.