Applying to LMU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
59.00% 1,110
Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate is 59.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,007 students applied and 2,364 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
LMU's acceptance rate is the 9th lowest among 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,110 and the ACT score is 21 at LMU. LMU's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to LMU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Lincoln Memorial University is 59.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.02%. 1,316 men and 2,667 women applied to LMU and 697 men and 1,654 women students were accepted.
Among them, 118 men and 248 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at LMU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at LMU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,0071,3162,66700
Admitted2,3646971,65400
Enrolled35511824800
Acceptance Rate 59.00%52.96%62.02%--
Yield 15.02%16.93%14.99%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Lincoln Memorial University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 38 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 263 students (71%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at LMU.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 545 SAT EBRW and 565 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 493. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 513 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 19 at LMU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Lincoln Memorial University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at LMU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total100611101220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing493545610
SAT Math513565610
ACT Composite192124
ACT Math172024
ACT English182124
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Lincoln Memorial University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at LMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lincoln Memorial University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
LMU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to LMU.
Admission Information for Applying to LMU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.lmunet.edu/admissions-aid/index
Online Applicationwww.lmunet.edu/target-x/index.html
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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