Founded in 1866, Lincoln University-Jefferson City. is a Public college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,618 full time undergraduate students, and 120 full time graduate students.
The Lincoln University-Jefferson City Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 126 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Lincoln University-Jefferson City include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at LU are considered , with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
46% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 15% were in the top quarter, and 4% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Lincoln University-Jefferson City.
10%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
10%
“We only party on weekends”
30%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
10%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
13 Students rated off-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
24 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
28 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
28 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
28 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
28 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
28 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
Lincoln University-Jefferson City REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Lincoln University-Jefferson City?
16 Students rated Lincoln University-Jefferson City
Makayla
I like Lincoln University! I have only been there for a year so far and I have enjoyed it. The classes are challenging and the teachers are normally available. I like the small class sizes, I know my teacher and my teacher knows me! I would say I would like better buildings, but it comes with being a small college!
Marcus
It’s an HBCU and since it’s not a huge campus everybody knows each other so Lincoln is like my big family. The community stays in touch with each other and there’s not a time that nobody knows anything. If there is something going on you are sure to know about it.
Savannah
In my opinion, I love attending school here. My professors are easy to communicate with in class and outside of class. They are willing to help if you are a student who is on top of their assignments and communicates with them professionally. I enjoy walking around campus because of the pretty nature. I have also made good friendships through the university. I say the only struggle I have with is my self service being accurate. Otherwise, Lincoln university is a cheaper university to attend but has amazing help from professors to mental health professionals.
Jarryd
Going to Lincoln University was good thing. I was accepted to other colleges, but something to me to go that school you'll meet amazing friends and I literally met my best friends at the school. Also, my major program is good because I can work with computers.
Jaishaun
Overall, I feel that Lincoln University-Jefferson City is a really good school for others to come and attend to. Although it is an HBCU it is well diverse and makes you feel safe. this school has opened many opportunities to me and they offer a lot of financial rewards and internships. I love being here and felt I have made a great decision coming here.
simone
Though I have only been in college for only one year, my experience as a college student at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri is quite eventful. I would like to talk about the faculty, the housing and the student life at Lincoln. I genuinely admire the faculty and the classes. The class sizes are small enough to where a student can feel comfortable asking questions and have one-on-one conversations with a professor. In addition, the office hours are spread throughout the afternoon, making it easy to conference with them.
As far as housing, it could use improvement. I stay in the honors dorm and even before moving in there was confusion. They switched not only my roommate, but my room as well after my roommate and I already compromised on what we were getting for the room. Additionally, everyone who applied to be in the honors dorm did not get to stay there even though there was room. Furthermore, the quality of the rooms is poor. My initial room had chipped paint on the walls and the air conditioner would leak onto the floor. My roommate and I also encountered a black substance on the windows and air vents that resulted in us having to promptly move to another room on another floor.
In regards to student life, when at the events thrown by the Campus Activity Board or other organizations, the unity among the students is apparent. Unfortunately, there are not many clubs or organizations to join. Greek life has the biggest presence on campus. It sometimes feels like the ONLY presence. Jefferson city is such a small town, there is not much nightlife or anything to do. Though there are a few parties on campus, there is a town nearby where a bigger public university is and that is where people go for a nice party or a simple Panda Express. Overall, I think Lincoln University has the potential to be a great school. All in all, I think the best part about Lincoln at this point would be the unity within the student body, not the school itself.
Chyane
Lincoln University of Missouri is a good school to attend if you do not have a very strenuous major. If you plan on attending medical school or a graduate program afterwards, I would recommend a different school. But as for a bachelors this is a good school.
Katelyn
I am a first year student at Lincoln University. Over the course of my first year, I have gained an immense amount of knowledge and have grown as a person. The transition from high school to college was easy because of the amount of guidance that is given. I have not had many problems with professors and can usually get a response to any emails within 24 hours. The only issue I have experienced on campus is a low level of organization from the office. I have had to check multiple times each semester to make sure any scholarships received have been applied. I also have had trouble with documents going missing. I would suggest to keep copies of any documents turned in and to always receive a proof of payment with any transactions. One of my favorite attractions on campus is the Linc, which is the recreational center. It is supplied with nice equipment, is always clean, and has plenty of space for numerous activities such as basketball, volleyball, and running. There are also workout classes available which I found to be a helpful way to stay involved and get in shape. Overall, my experience during my first year at Lincoln has been pleasurable. I am happy with the decision I have made to further my education.
Tatiana
I think Lincoln University has its pros and cons just like any other college. Some pros being smaller class sizes, free on campus tutor, and lower tuition for an HBCU. Some cons being not a lot of activities for on campus students, unkempt maintenance of on campus housing.
aveonna
I Love it it’s truly a home away from home!
kimberly
Some of the past students that have graduated will say how lazy and not up to spend Lincoln University is, but i disagree i have had nothing but good experiences at this school. I am proud to the everyone that asks me where i go that i am a proud Blue Tiger at Lincoln University here in Jefferson City.
Tyra
Personally, this first year at Lincoln University was a blast. I met many new people and built beautiful relationships with the people I chose to get close with. While the food is not grandma's on a sunday, it is still pretty okay. Staff and faculty always make sure you are okay whether it be academically or financially there are many people there rooting for you.
KaLeen
Great school. Terrible leadership. I gained an okay education to take out to the real world. There's a lot of good professors that care about your education and there's a lot that don't. I love my HBCU but, they really have a lot of updating to do on the University.
Mario
Lincoln University is great HBCU to attend, it has some dorm flaws here and there. Overall, there are great professors who are available and are willing to actually make sure you understand the material. Campus resources are almost infinite and are very helpful to all students in need.
Thad
Lincoln University-Jefferson City is one of the greatest schools I have visited and attended. While funding may be low, this school shows incredible potential. The students are intelligent and the faculty are outstanding. Students learn to quickly cooperate with one another in order to educate themselves and others, and the professors are always available and ready to talk to students at almost any given time. I feel that Lincoln University-Jefferson City is very underrated due to its historical degree values. Many people that attend this school come here in order to obtain a proper degree to further their life, however, many companies look down upon those degrees because they came from a university that has been deemed as a campus with low standards. I think this is a subjective thought process and utterly wrong, even downright unjust. Lincoln University has made progression after progression over the years and has come to be a historical monument not only for African American students, but for any and all students from every background. Lincoln University has shown time and time again that it will accommodate to the needs of the students in any way possible. While there have been several mis-steps along the way, the university has always managed to pull itself up off the ground and regain its posture. This university has taken a social beating, and I think an unnecessary one at that. I think the subjective views of the employers across America need to be brought to an end in order to achieve equality across the board. HBCU schools like Lincoln University do not stand a chance against grade-A colleges, yet the faculty and staff still devote most of their lives to the university due to the fact that they believe in the students. Not only do the faculty and staff need to be rewarded, but the student body needs to be recognized for their academic achievement instead of brought down due to the university they are attending. Lincoln University, a HBCU in mid-Missouri has devoted its life to the proper education of those who wish to seek one, and I think it is time we give it the recognition it deserves for doing so.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Lincoln University-Jefferson City is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that I have great taste in friends. I would tell myself to make sure to sign up for classes early if possible and keep doing my work and strive for the best. I would also tell myself to look out for those who try to point you in the wrong direction in life and stay focused on the goal ahead and that is graduating with your degree so that you can get a decent job. Lastly, I would tell myself to make smart choices and listen to yourself and not others because no one knows you better than yourself.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I knew more about the people who went to this university and what type of learning environment this campus has to give its students. Also it would have been great to have known what types of activities and clubs the school has to offer to make myself feel for secure and comfortable.
Everyone and anyone can come to this school and thrive, especially with the open enrollment policy. The only problem is the somewhat segragated atmosphere. Since the school is a HBCU, the Caucasian students seem a little more distant. You do not often see any Caucasians at any school sponsored social events.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
To me it's a great school i love the library and its also a bonus that there are a lot of hills to walk it keeps me in shape, I also love that the classes are just the right size.
My school is best known for being an HBCU, founded by the 62nd and 65th Colored Infantry. Lincoln has a rich hisory, full of success and honor, but unfortunately over the years its positive reputation has dwindled. The school itself isn't bad, it's just that the stigma it carries often times over shadows the real beauty my school beholds.
The best thing about my school is the way the halls are set up. They dont have everyone on one hall and it is divided so only a certain amount of people are using a bathroom at a time.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Whats really unique about Lincoln University is that there is always an opportunity for students to get connected with things thats resourceful to their use. For example turoring is a big issue here, the classes are harder and so are the professors. The tutoring here at Lincoln helps students to be relieved and to know that they will pass that specific course. I have also taken tutoring, and it too has benefited me greatly to pass a class with a "B." Lincoln also offers same sex gender organizations, "LGBT." No one is left out to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The thing i brag about the most is the great nursing program they have. Although they only accept a small amount of students per semester this school is well known for this program. In addition, i would brag about have great the dorms,classroom, and on campus activities. I will tell them how for each meal plan u receive money to be spent around campus. Also the visitation rules are very fair. Lastly i will tell them how much i love my HBCU and i wouldnt perfer being at any other college in the world, other than Lincoln University
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
96% of students attending Lincoln University-Jefferson City receive some sort of financial aid.
78% were awarded federal grants.93%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.