Lincoln Christian University
100 Campus View Drive
Lincoln, IL 62656
Lincoln, IL 62656
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https://www.lincolnchristian.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 217-732-3168 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Other |
| Date founded | 1944 |
| Degrees offered | Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional |
| School accreditation | Association for Biblical Higher Education, Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 100 acres |
| County | Logan |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 28 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 30 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 58 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 3 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 31 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 152 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 107 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 259 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 24 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 25 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 49 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 176 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 132 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 308 |
| Number of male graduate students | 203 |
| Number of female graduate students | 114 |
| Total number of graduate students | 317 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 379 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 246 |
| Total enrollment | 625 |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White | 78% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 26% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 27 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 4% |
| Number of countries represented | 2 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 20% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Tuition year | 2021-2022 |
| In-state tuition | $14,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,520 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $7,790 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Nancy Siddens |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217-732-3168 Ext 2250 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Mary Davis |
| Admissions contact title | Admissions Office Manager |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 888-522-5228 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | Christian applicants interested in religious studies |
| Number of male applicants | 155 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 90 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 31 |
| Number of female applicants | 146 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 97 |
| Total number of applicants | 301 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 187 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Very important |
| High school class rank | Important |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Very important |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Important |
| Racial/ethnic group | Important |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 512 |
| Average SAT math score | 495 |
| Average ACT score | 22 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.4 |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 82% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Associate | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Greenville College |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (51) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Jessie Eury Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 4 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Chorale, Student Cabinet, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) - Student Chapter, Cheerleading |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 22% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 50% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Senior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | August 15 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Lindsey Clark |
| Grad admissions contact title | Associate Director of Graduate Enrollment |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 888-522-5228 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 54 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 38 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 92 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 149 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 76 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 225 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 203 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 114 |
| Total number of graduate students | 317 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 176 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 132 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 308 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 379 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 246 |
| Total enrollment | 625 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $8,892 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $8,892 |
| Fees | $100 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |