- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 490–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $19,401 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Lincoln Memorial University reported: an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lincoln Memorial University reviews each application.
Lincoln Memorial University GPA requirements
Lincoln Memorial University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lincoln Memorial University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lincoln Memorial University acceptance rate
Lincoln Memorial University admitted 2,255 of 3,603 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Harrogate, Tennessee, with 1,668 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Lincoln Memorial University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1092 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Lincoln Memorial University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Lincoln Memorial University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,401 a year at Lincoln Memorial University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Lincoln Memorial University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lincoln Memorial University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Lincoln Memorial University?
A lot: Lincoln Memorial University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Lincoln Memorial University accept?
Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,255 of 3,603 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Lincoln Memorial University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Lincoln Memorial University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Lincoln Memorial University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Lincoln Memorial University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lincoln Memorial University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 63% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Lincoln Memorial University look for?
Lincoln Memorial University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Lincoln Memorial University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Lincoln Memorial University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 490–600 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Lincoln Memorial University look at legacy status?
No. Lincoln Memorial University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Lincoln Memorial University?
Yes. Lincoln Memorial University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Lincoln Memorial University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,401 a year at Lincoln Memorial University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Lincoln Memorial University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lincoln Memorial UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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