by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lincoln University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lincoln University amounted to $9,796 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $17,692. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees added up to $2,130 in-state and $2,130 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $15,562 |
| Fees | $2,130 | $2,130 |
| Total | $9,796 | $17,692 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Lincoln University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Lincoln University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Lincoln University sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Lincoln University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Lincoln University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,720 | $13,710 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,020 | $14,250 |
| One Year Ago | $7,370 | $14,962 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,666 | $15,562 |
This chart shows the way tuition at LU Missouri has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $18,401 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, 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 context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.47%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,332. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.86%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,551.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,332 | $18,551 |
| In 2 Years | $10,897 | $19,452 |
| In 3 Years | $11,493 | $20,396 |
| In 4 Years | $12,121 | $21,386 |
| In 5 Years | $12,784 | $22,424 |
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 $79,785, versus roughly $44,843 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Lincoln University, go to the Lincoln University Financial Aid page.
