Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,704. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Missouri residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,796 | $17,692 |
| Housing & meals | $10,552 | $10,552 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $3,554 | $3,554 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,198 | −$2,198 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,704 | $31,600 |
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. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Lincoln University net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Lincoln University has the 25th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $17,613 | 58% | $49,827 |
| 22 | Missouri Valley College | $18,086 | 22% | $43,221 |
| 23 | Evangel University | $18,669 | 65% | $46,573 |
| 24 | Ranken Technical College | $18,795 | 53% | $55,955 |
| 25 | Lincoln University | $19,092 | 21% | $39,463 |
| 26 | Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $19,390 | 75% | $60,918 |
| 27 | Lindenwood University | $19,638 | 49% | $53,278 |
| 28 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $20,268 | 75% | $63,403 |
| 29 | Ozark Christian College | $20,580 | 64% | $41,297 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Lincoln University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University | — | $19,092 | 21% | $39,463 | This school |
| Harris-Stowe State University | — | $9,922 | 28% | $31,088 | |
| Missouri Western State University | — | $13,251 | 39% | $42,647 | |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | $15,071 | 57% | $53,037 | |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | — | $6,936 | 33% | $36,455 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Lincoln University would cost you $9,170 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Lincoln University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$2,788).
- Harris-Stowe State University gives aided families $6,959 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Lincoln University | Harris-Stowe State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,796 | $7,008 | +$2,788 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $800 | +$1,200 |
| Housing & meals | $10,552 | $10,084 | +$468 |
| Personal & travel | $3,554 | $7,914 | −$4,360 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,198 | −$4,313 | +$2,115 |
| Sticker price | $23,704 | $21,493 | +$2,211 |
| Average grants | −$4,612 | −$11,571 | +$6,959 |
| You pay | $19,092 | $9,922 | +$9,170 |
“+” means Lincoln University 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.
Lincoln University cost questions
How much is tuition at Lincoln University?
Tuition and fees are $9,796 a year for Missouri residents and $17,692 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Lincoln University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,704 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $31,600 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Lincoln University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,092 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,070; $48–75k pay $18,287; $110k+ pay $19,984. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do Lincoln University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and 16.5% 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 University overview