Lincoln Christian University, IL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Faith-Based Institution
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Main Campus
Lincoln Christian University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity29
Retention65
Graduation46
Earnings12
Diversity14
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lincoln Christian University
61%
Bachelor’s
28%
Associate’s
11%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism5%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology19%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Theology and Religious Vocations45%
Admissions
Getting into Lincoln Christian University
64%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Lincoln Christian University
$13K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lincoln Christian University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
56%
Repayment Rate
$232
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 52% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Lincoln Christian University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
47%
Withdrawal Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 68% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 37% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lincoln Christian University
89%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$35K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $35K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lincoln Christian University
398
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
299
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 85% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 18% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 28% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lincoln Christian University, IL
Lincoln College
1 miles, NW
Midwest Technical Institute-Springfield
25 miles, SW
St John's College-Department of Nursing
28 miles, SW