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Henderson, TN · Harrogate, TN
| Freed-Hardeman University | Lincoln Memorial University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,574/yr | $20,406/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,988/yr | $15,644/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,788/yr | $18,799/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,639/yr | $19,993/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,308/yr | $25,403/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,618/yr | $30,464/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,740/yr | $12,226/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $4,500/yr | $9,295/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,750/yr | $4,175/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $38,315/yr | $41,530/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,620/yr | $26,938/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,620/yr | $26,938/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 60% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 952–1087 | 1000–1210 |
| SAT average | 1109 | 1092 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–26 · Math 17–24 | English 16–23 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,077 | 4,007 |
| Students accepted | 976 | 2,375 |
| Students who enrolled | 269 | 368 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 89% | 71% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 50% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,485/yr | $49,956/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,510–$69,867 | $30,592–$72,811 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 74% | 53% |
| Black students graduating | 29% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,086/yr | $45,242/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 67% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 66% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,415/yr | $51,587/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Health Professions 10% | Health Professions 50% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 50% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $68,256/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,899/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 10% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,212 | 1,572 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 433 | 4,413 |
| Average professor pay | $7,300/mo | $7,938/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $62,772 | $32,034 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Henderson, TN | Harrogate, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1869 | 1897 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 7.2% |
| Men | 47% | 30% |
| Women | 53% | 70% |
| White students | 87% | 77% |
| Black students | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| Asian students | 1% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 5.4% | 3.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 19% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 2.2% | 15% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,648/yr | $12,706/yr |
| Endowment | $85.2M | $55.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,240 | 1,145 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,320/yr | $6,507/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,220/yr | $5,301/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 331 | 443 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.1M | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $7.2M | $10.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.2M | $11.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $128,024 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.