Lincoln Christian University
Originally founded as Bible institute dedicated to training preachers, Lincoln Christian University is a Christian college in central Illinois. LCU grants undergraduate degrees in 13 majors including Christian-centered subjects such as Preaching Ministry and Biblical Studies. Additionally, all students are required to participate in a Christian service initiative during their LCU careers. As a Christian university, LCU holds chapel services once per week at the Earl C. Hargrove Chapel Auditorium and sermons are archived on the LCU website.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1013
Key Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
789
Total Number of Undergrads
466
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Honors Program
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $13,200
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| Out-of-State Tuition | $13,200
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Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,444
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
4
Size of Town
Suburb or town
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Peoria
Chicago
Springfield
Bloomington
Saint Louis
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,900
What Students Are Saying
4.32
Average Rating
lincoln christian university has been an excellent experience both in education and spirituality. their expectations for us are kept high and keep me motivated to succeed in my college career. lincoln christian university is doing an awe inspiring job at grooming future leaders.
Emily from Columbia, TN
lincoln christian university is an exceptional institution for learning how to think critically and engage with the world. lcu teaches its students not to blindly believe what they believe, but to question it and really believe it. in addition, their programs are very sound with incredibly intelligent and competent professors.
Benjamin from Decatur, IL
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