Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $41,530. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $26,938 |
| Housing & meals | $11,808 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $4,100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,816 |
| Total cost of attendance | $41,530 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
LMU net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
LMU has the 23rd-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Lee University | $18,878 | 63% | $43,222 |
| 20 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $18,976 | 74% | $60,249 |
| 21 | Maryville College | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 |
| 22 | Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | 53% | $48,382 |
| 23 | Lincoln Memorial University | $20,406 | 50% | $49,956 |
| 24 | Bryan College-Dayton | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 |
| 25 | Tusculum University | $21,131 | 25% | $44,367 |
| 26 | Milligan University | $21,365 | 63% | $46,641 |
| 27 | Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why LMU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | $20,406 | 50% | $49,956 | This school |
| Maryville College | 61% | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 | |
| Bryan College-Dayton | — | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 | |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 | |
| Cumberland University | 67% | $18,759 | 46% | $57,687 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Lincoln Memorial University would cost you $1,046 more per year than Maryville College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Lincoln Memorial University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$12,346).
- Maryville College gives aided families $14,138 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | LMU | Maryville College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $26,938 | $39,284 | −$12,346 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,228 | +$272 |
| Housing & meals | $11,808 | $13,000 | −$1,192 |
| Personal & travel | $4,100 | $2,986 | +$1,114 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,816 | −$1,876 | −$940 |
| Sticker price | $41,530 | $54,622 | −$13,092 |
| Average grants | −$21,124 | −$35,262 | +$14,138 |
| You pay | $20,406 | $19,360 | +$1,046 |
“+” means LMU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
LMU cost questions
How much is tuition at LMU?
Tuition and fees are $26,938 a year.
What is the total cost of attending LMU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $41,530 a year.
What do families actually pay at LMU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,406 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,644; $48–75k pay $19,993; $110k+ pay $30,464.
How much debt do LMU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,337, and 3.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Lincoln Memorial University overview