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Become a Blue Tiger

If you enjoy the arts and culture of a big city, we are just a few hours between the metropolitan cities of Kansas City and St. Louis. You will feel the rich history our campus has to offer as one of the oldest historically black college and universities in the United States. We were founded by the soldiers and officers of the 62nd and 65th regiments of the United States Colored Infantries in 1866.

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Future Students

Lincoln University offers programs, which encourage individual growth through the attainment of scholarship, acquisition of skills, and development of personality. We will help you succeed by enhancing your collegiate experience.

Tuition & Cost

Your postsecondary education is a major financial investment in yourself and in your future. Lincoln University can meet your needs academically with its array of accredited degree programs and financially with its affordable tuition rates.

Becoming a Healthier LU

A new initiative focused on the health and well-being of the university’s students, faculty, staff and administration and designed to promote a better Lincoln University.

Future Students

As a student, you may have a moment when you recognize that you can use some extra assistance in completing or planning academic work, finding new ways to take a class, finding internship opportunities and connecting with your college representatives.

Colleges & Schools

At Lincoln University, students may access a wide range of academic undergraduate and graduate programs. These undergraduate and graduate schools and programs allow students to choose from more than 75 degrees.

School of Nursing

The world needs qualified, skilled nurses who understand compassion and respect. Through the support, education, and caring culture you'll find at Lincoln, you'll enter this dynamic, challenging field with skills and expertise to provide quality, compassionate care to all people.

School of Education

Get ready to change the world one student at a time. Lincoln’s power of together — and 155-year history of educating successful teachers, leaders and coaches — provides unique support and advantage for our School of Education students, from your undergraduate degree to master's degree to specialist (EdS).

School of Business

Prepare to excel in diverse, global, technology-based business environments with a Lincoln business degree — recognized worldwide for excellence. Gain a competitive edge in today’s global economy by working together with experienced faculty members to apply knowledge and skill. Lincoln is ready to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit!

College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences

Tackle some of the world’s most challenging agriculture problems. Improve the lives of small farmers and help them contribute profitably to their communities. Help fuel the economic engine that drives farming. Within Lincoln’s College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences (CAEHS), you will learn from today’s innovators of science and business.

Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics

Our Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in a variety of specialized areas. Learn about essential theories and concepts while developing practical skill to put that knowledge to work in real-world situations and jobs. In our small classes, you will have the time and space to explore key science, technology, and mathematical concepts and get the individual attention from your professors that will help you take your learning to the next level.

Department of Humanities and Communication

Lincoln's Department of Humanities and Communications offers you the chance to study in small and dynamic classes taught by an expert and dedicated faculty. You can explore literature and creative writing in our English Department, prepare for a career covering the news in our School of Journalism, or develop proficiency in a second language in our Foreign Languages Program.

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Seeking to understand people and why they do what they do is one of the most important and valuable areas of study you can take on today. Lincoln's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers you the opportunity to pursue that study in a small but driven learning community. In your studies at Lincoln, you will dig into major questions regarding human interactions at multiple levels, including interpersonal and as a group, and in interaction with social institutions.

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“I am so grateful for my wonderful professors, especially Dr. Ann McSwain, dean of nursing. She has gone above and beyond to ensure that students' emotional and academic needs are met.”

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Lincoln University students now benefit from 24/7 access to mental health services through LU's new partnership with TeleHelp.

Lincoln University of Missouri Students Now Benefit from 24/7 Mental Health Support

Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) students now have access to a comprehensive range of mental health resources to support their well-being whenever they need it. Thanks to the University’s new collaboration with TeleHelp 24/7, LU students have access to around-the-clock access to mental health services, including crisis support, individual and group counseling and substance use coaching.

November 01, 2024