Paying for Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO)

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,290 10.78%	$16,882 8.11%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,582 5.33%	$12,836 5.20%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lincoln University (Lincoln) are $9,290 for Missouri residents and $16,882 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Lincoln.

79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,386. It could cover 31.90% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,010 for Missouri residents and $27,602 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Lincoln's 4-year tuition is $39,518 for Missouri residents and $71,420 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $108,940 for Missouri residents and $140,842 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lincoln University is $9,290 for Missouri residents and $16,882 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 10.78% for Missouri residents and increased by 8.11% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Lincoln is $10,291 for Missouri residents and $18,251 for out-of-state students, a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Lincoln Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,386	$15,616	$12,718
2023-2024	$9,290	$16,882	$14,106
Change % 2023-2024	10.78%	8.11%	10.91%
2024-2025	$10,291	$18,251	$15,645

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,582 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,836. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Lincoln is $7,986 for Missouri residents and $13,503 for out-of-state students , a 5.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Lincoln Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,198	$12,202	$12,718
2023-2024	$7,582	$12,836	$14,106
Change % 2023-2024	5.33%	5.20%	10.91%
2024-2025	$7,986	$13,503	$15,645

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Lincoln. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $246 for Missouri residents and $499 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $340 for Missouri residents and $632 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$234	$475
	2023-2024	$246	$499
	2024-2025	$259	$524
Graduate	2022-2023	$324	$602
	2023-2024	$340	$632
	2024-2025	$357	$663

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,106 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 10.91% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.46% compared to the previous year.

The Lincoln's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,396 for state residents and $32,988 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,678 for state residents and $30,270 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Lincoln
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,290
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$16,882
Room & Board	$10,552	$7,524
Personal Expenses	$3,554	$3,864
Books & Supplies	$2,000
COA (In-State)	$25,396	$22,678
COA (Out-of-State)	$32,988	$30,270

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Lincoln?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Lincoln is $39,518 for Missouri residents and $71,420 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Lincoln 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,520	$9,756	$9,997	$10,245	$39,518
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,263	$17,652	$18,049	$18,456	$71,420
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,756	$9,997	$10,245	$10,498	$40,496
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,652	$18,049	$18,456	$18,872	$73,029
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,997	$10,245	$10,498	$10,758	$41,499
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,049	$18,456	$18,872	$19,298	$74,675
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,245	$10,498	$10,758	$11,025	$42,526
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,456	$18,872	$19,298	$19,733	$76,359
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,498	$10,758	$11,025	$11,298	$43,579
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,872	$19,298	$19,733	$20,177	$78,080

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $108,940 for Missouri residents and $140,842 for out-of-state students.

Lincoln 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,109	$26,844	$27,602	$28,384	$108,940
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,852	$34,740	$35,655	$36,596	$140,842
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$26,844	$27,602	$28,384	$29,191	$112,021
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$34,740	$35,655	$36,596	$37,564	$144,555
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,602	$28,384	$29,191	$30,022	$115,199
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,655	$36,596	$37,564	$38,561	$148,376
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,384	$29,191	$30,022	$30,879	$118,476
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,596	$37,564	$38,561	$39,587	$152,309
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,191	$30,022	$30,879	$31,764	$121,856
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,564	$38,561	$39,587	$40,643	$156,356

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $87,396 for Missouri residents and $119,298 for out-of-state students.

Lincoln 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,723	$21,458	$22,216	$22,998	$87,396
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,466	$29,354	$30,269	$31,210	$119,298
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,458	$22,216	$22,998	$23,805	$90,477
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,354	$30,269	$31,210	$32,178	$123,011
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,216	$22,998	$23,805	$24,636	$93,655
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,269	$31,210	$32,178	$33,175	$126,832
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,998	$23,805	$24,636	$25,493	$96,932
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,210	$32,178	$33,175	$34,201	$130,765
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,805	$24,636	$25,493	$26,378	$100,312
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,178	$33,175	$34,201	$35,257	$134,812

	In-State	Out-of-State
Lincoln University	$9,290	$16,882
University of Missouri-Columbia	$14,130	$34,338
Missouri State University-Springfield	$9,024	$17,928
University of Missouri-Kansas City	$12,734	$30,734
University of Missouri-St Louis	$14,400	$35,820
Saint Louis Community College	$5,130	$6,990