Below you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Lincoln Memorial University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Lincoln Memorial University were $26,938 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees added up to $490; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,448 |
| Fees | $490 |
| Total | $26,938 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Lincoln Memorial University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Lincoln Memorial University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Lincoln Memorial University is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Lincoln Memorial University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Lincoln Memorial University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $23,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $24,720 |
| One Year Ago | $25,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $26,448 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at LMU has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $27,743 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.62%, putting next year’s cost near $27,914.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $27,914 |
| In 2 Years | $28,925 |
| In 3 Years | $29,973 |
| In 4 Years | $31,059 |
| In 5 Years | $32,184 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $117,871.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Lincoln Memorial University, go to the Lincoln Memorial University Financial Aid page.