Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL100 Campus View Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656-2111
217-732-3168
Lincoln Christian University (LCU) is a private, non-profit university in Lincoln, Illinois, United States. The university is affiliated with the Lincoln Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). LCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and ministry.
LCU was founded in 1944 as Lincoln Bible Institute by the Lincoln Christian Church. The institute was renamed Lincoln Christian College and Seminary in 1960 and began offering graduate degrees in 1963. In 1965, the college moved to its current location on 100 acres (40 ha) of land. The university underwent a period of growth in the 1980s and 1990s, adding new academic programs and facilities.
LCU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students, most of whom are pursuing a degree in ministry or a related field. LCU's campus includes several academic and administrative buildings, a library, a student center, and athletic facilities.
The university's academic programs are organized into four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Biblical Studies and Ministry, the College of Education, and the College of Business. LCU's faculty consists of scholars and practitioners in their respective fields. The university offers a variety of study abroad programs and internships, and has a strong commitment to service-learning.
LCU's athletics teams, known as the Red Lions, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The university fields teams in men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, and track and field. LCU is a member of the Midwest Collegiate Conference (MCC).
Lincoln Christian University is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that equips students for lives of service and leadership in the church and the world. The university's mission is to nurture and equip Christians with a biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 581
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.lincolnchristian.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.lincolnchristian.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $28121
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $28121
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Lincoln Christian University is $111297.64. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Lincoln Christian University. For graduates of Lincoln Christian University, we saw an average early-career income of $43400.00 and mid-career income of $70500.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.