Lincoln College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Lincoln College is a private, co-educational institute located in Illinois, United States. It was established in 1865 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The college is one among the few private two-year residential colleges in the United States. The student body at Lincoln College is impressive. It includes students from more than 20 of the states in the U.S. and several other international countries. Lincoln College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

Lincoln College boasts an active student life. The campus hosts several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the popular ones include Greek Mythology Club, Resident Assistants, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, and Admissions Ambassadors.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and beauty and cosmetology.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,275 in 2009-2010 (1,249 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 78% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Lincoln College provides on-campus housing for 780 of its 1,249 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (91 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LIBERAL ARTS (212 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies