More selective than 74% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 71% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose LMU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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LMU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, LMU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 610 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
LMU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 63% | 510–610 | 490–600 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 493–610 | 513–610 | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is LMU compared with other Tennessee colleges?
LMU has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | 71% | $21,574 |
| 7 | Bethel University | 60% | 35% | $12,595 |
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | 50% | $20,406 |
| 11 | Johnson University | 65% | 57% | $22,063 |
| 12 | Southern Adventist University | 66% | 49% | $24,345 |
| 13 | Cumberland University | 67% | 46% | $18,759 |
| 14 | Lipscomb University | 68% | 72% | $24,739 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at LMU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
LMU admissions questions
What is the LMU acceptance rate?
Lincoln Memorial University accepts 63% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,375 of 4,007 applicants were admitted.
Does LMU require the SAT or ACT?
Lincoln Memorial University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 71% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for LMU?
The middle 50% of Lincoln Memorial University enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1210 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at LMU?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (368 of 2,375).
Is LMU getting harder to get into?
Lincoln Memorial University accepted 63% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lincoln Memorial University overview