Lincoln Christian University
Location and Contact Information
100 Campus View DriveLincoln, IL 62656-2111
USA
Main Tel: (217) 732-3168
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 13,020 |
| Room and board | $ 5,783 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid
Lincoln Christian University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 95% | $5,560 |
| Institutional Grant | 84% | $3,445 |
| Federal Grant | 34% | $3,398 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $2,864 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,778 |
| State or Local Grant | 29% | $4,322 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 79% | $5,615 |
| Federal Loan | 79% | $4,532 |
| Other Loan | 9% | $9,341 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Lincoln Christian University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington Baptist College | Arlington, TX | 140 |
| 2 | Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | Brookline, MA | 190 |
| 3 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | 2,063 |
| 4 | Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | 2,915 |
| 5 | Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 899 |
| 6 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | 2,480 |
| 7 | Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope, WV | 286 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | 318 |
| 9 | Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC | 4,141 |
| 10 | Grove City College | Grove City, PA | 2,499 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 131 | 7 |
| Master | 41 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 18 | 1 |
| Associate | 12 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Doctorate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 55 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,020 in 2009-2010 (748 full-time equivalent).
About 52% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 48% of the class.
Undergrads are 66% of enrolled students, graduate students are 22%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 12%.
Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 87% Women 86% All 87%
Room and Board
Lincoln Christian University provides on-campus housing for 450 of its 748 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 18 meals weekly.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Lincoln Christian University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Management Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology/Theological Studies
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