Campus & Student Life at Lincoln College

Home to about 967 undergraduates in 2020, Lincoln College is a very small, private college located in Lincoln, Illinois. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lincoln College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lincoln College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Lincoln College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Lincoln College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lincoln College Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lincoln College

Lincoln College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Lincoln College

Lincoln College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 967 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 688 (71.1%). Part-time attendance was 279 (28.9%).

Lincoln College is Ranked #824 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lincoln College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lincoln College #824 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lincoln College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lincoln College Diversity Guide.

Lincoln College Competes in the NIAA

Lincoln College has a total of 256 student athletes, 142 men and 114 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lincoln College Athletics