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$15,400Tuition
44Students
58%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,038Earnings
#21 in IllinoisPrivate nonprofit4-yearData: 2023-24Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
60.9%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
58.2%
Retention Rate
0.0%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$43,038
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
2:1
Loan Repayment Rate
56.2%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$215/mo

Outcomes Overview

Lincoln Christian University graduates earn a median of $43,038 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 47%. Monthly loan payments of $215 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The 58% six-year graduation rate reflects the challenges many students face completing their degrees. Most graduates enter ministry, nonprofit work, or Christian education fields where salaries tend toward the lower end of the spectrum. The 98% employment rate shows strong job placement, though earnings remain modest. Nearly 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the school serves lower-income families seeking affordable Christian education. For ministry-focused careers, this represents an average return on investment.