by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a LMU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how LMU measures up.
LMU is ranked #1,615 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Tennessee, it ranks #31 of 67 for value.
Among the majors LMU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Medical Technologist | #64 of 89 |
| Business Administration / Management | #104 of 266 |
| Exercise Science | #233 of 547 |
| Health & Physical Education | #338 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #354 of 783 |
| Biology Studies | #462 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #466 of 1,055 |
| Registered Nursing | #480 of 966 |
| Nursing | #480 of 966 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | #483 of 1,108 |
Below is the detailed LMU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Lincoln Memorial University is ranked #14 out of #70 in Tennessee for quality and #31 out of #67 for Tennessee value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the LMU financial aid page to be sure.
Lincoln Memorial University is ranked #1,615 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Lincoln Memorial University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at LMU costs about $20,406. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $81,624 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $41,528 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,406 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,406 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $81,624 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about LMU net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a LMU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $166,112 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,624 | #1,615 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $81,624 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $166,112 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,624 | #31 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $81,624 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at LMU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,423 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,970 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,591 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,243 |
| Over $110K | $25,680 |
About 100% of LMU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,977 per year. Get more details on the LMU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average LMU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.