Public 📍 Jefferson City, Missouri 👥 1,392 students

Lincoln University

#119 of 148 in Missouri
🔴 Below average
21% Graduation Rate
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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)
21%
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21%
Graduation Rate
150% completion time
🔄
60%
Retention Rate
First-year full-time students
📝
N/A
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate
🏛️
$9,796
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$19,092
Avg Net Price
After grants & aid
💰
$39,463
Median Salary
10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Lincoln University's 21% graduation rate places it in the Below average tier — below the national average, worth factoring into your decision.

Top Graduation Rates in Missouri

# College Grad Rate Rating Retention In-State Tuition
1 Cox College
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100% 🟢 Excellent 0% $14,822
2 Four Rivers Career Center
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100% 🟢 Excellent 60% $18,345
3 Lex La-Ray Technical Center
Lexington
100% 🟢 Excellent 83% N/A
4 Kirksville Area Technical Center
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100% 🟢 Excellent 80% N/A
5 Warrensburg Area Career Center
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100% 🟢 Excellent 100% N/A
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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.