Lincoln Memorial University's published cost of attendance is $41,530. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,644, middle-income families pay around $19,993, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,464.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $41,530 |
| Tuition and Fees | $26,938 |
| Room and Board | $12,226 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,124 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,406 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,644 |
| $30–48k | $18,799 |
| $48–75k | $19,993 |
| $75–110k | $25,403 |
| $110k+ | $30,464 |
Lincoln Memorial University's published cost of attendance is $41,530. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,644, middle-income families pay around $19,993, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,464. Azimuth ranks Lincoln Memorial University #479 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Lincoln Memorial University uses need-based financial aid to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply using the FAFSA and should contact the financial aid office to understand merit and need-based aid options specific to their circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,633, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Lincoln Memorial University earn median 4-year earnings of $69,633, placing Lincoln Memorial University in the 72.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Lincoln Memorial University sits in the 86.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lincoln Memorial University #355 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on health and applied professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 136 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,561, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Biology, General and Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians follow as substantial enrollment drivers, while Kinesiology graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,231 — 1.1× the national benchmark — and Criminal Justice rounds out the top five. This concentration in Health fields aligns with the institution's mission and reflects regional labor-market demand for credentialed professionals in these sectors.
