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.
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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