Lincoln Memorial University Acceptance Rate
Harrogate, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,007
- Admitted
- 2,375
- Yield
- 15.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
Hover or tap the chart to read any year.
Over the 10 years of federal data, Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.4% in 2014–15 to 59.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,306 to 4,007 (+74%) over that period.
Its 59.3% rate makes Lincoln Memorial University more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (62.4% for women vs 53.2% for men, a 9.2-point gap). Lincoln Memorial University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,306 | 1,715 | 74.4% | 260 |
| 2015–16 | 2,306 | 1,715 | 74.4% | 290 |
| 2016–17 | 1,484 | 745 | 50.2% | 295 |
| 2017–18 | 1,108 | 724 | 65.3% | 346 |
| 2018–19 | 1,961 | 1,171 | 59.7% | 308 |
| 2019–20 | 1,549 | 768 | 49.6% | 267 |
| 2020–21 | 1,630 | 1,117 | 68.5% | 234 |
| 2021–22 | 2,013 | 1,407 | 69.9% | 302 |
| 2022–23 | 2,347 | 1,842 | 78.5% | 367 |
| 2023–24 | 4,007 | 2,375 | 59.3% | 368 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,667 | 1,663 | 62.4% |
| Men | 1,316 | 700 | 53.2% |
| Unknown | 24 | 12 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 493–610 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 513–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 71% |
How Lincoln Memorial University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate?
Lincoln Memorial University's acceptance rate is 59.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,375 admitted of 4,007 applicants).
Is Lincoln Memorial University test optional?
Lincoln Memorial University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lincoln Memorial University?
Lincoln Memorial University received 4,007 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,375.
What SAT score do you need for Lincoln Memorial University?
Admitted students at Lincoln Memorial University typically scored 493–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 513–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lincoln Memorial University getting harder to get into?
Lincoln Memorial University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.4% in 2014–15 to 59.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lmunet.edu/.