Motto Laborare et studere Type Land-grant, HBCU Total enrollment 3,156 (2007) Graduation rate 24.8% (2014) Colors White, Navy Blue | Motto in English To labor and study President Kevin D. Rome Mascot Stripes Phone +1 573-681-5000 | |
Former name Lincoln Institute (1866–1921) Established January 14, 1866 (1866-01-14) Address 820 Chestnut St, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA Undergraduate tuition and fees Local tuition: 6,988 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 13,378 USD (2015) Notable alumni Joe Torry, Ronald Townson, Lemar Parrish, George Howard Jr, Zeke Moore Similar University of Central Missouri, Harris–Stowe State University, Missouri Southern State Uni, Southwest Baptist University, Langston University Profiles | ||
Lincoln University is a historically black public land-grant university and located in Jefferson City, Missouri. In 2007, it was ranked #3 for economic diversity, #5 for campus ethnic diversity, and #9 for most international students according to U.S. News & World Report rankings of master's-level universities in the Midwest. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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History
During the Civil War, the 62nd Colored Infantry regiment of the U.S. Army, largely recruited in Missouri, set up educational program for its soldiers. At the end of the war it raised $6300 To set up a black school, to be headed by a white abolitionist officer, Richard Foster (1826–1901). Foster opened Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City in 1866. Lincoln had a black student body, both black and white teachers, and outside support from religious groups. The state government was supportive and provided $5000 a year to train teachers for the state's new black school system. Under the Morrill Act of 1890, Missouri designated the school as a land-grant university, emphasizing agriculture, mechanics and teaching.
By 1921, the college had expanded to offer graduate programs and was officially designated a university by the state of Missouri. It changed its name to "Lincoln University of Missouri." In 1954, it opened its doors to applicants of all races. It provides both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Athletics
Lincoln University participates at the NCAA Division II level in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). Lincoln competed in the MIAA from 1970 to 1999 when it left because it did not have a football team since 1989. The university competed in the Heartland Conference from 1999–2010, of which, Lincoln is a founding conference member. The school revitalized its football program and reentered the MIAA in 2010. The Lincoln University Women's Track Team has made NCAA Division II history by winning the Outdoor Track and Field Championships five consecutive times.
The school has programs in the following sports:
Alma Mater "Lincoln, O, Lincoln"
Sung to the tune of "Ach wie ist's möglich dann," an old German folk song published in 1827 and variously credited to Georg Heinrich or Friedrich Silcher Kuchen. (The West Point and Wake Forest alma mater songs use the same melody.)
Student activities
Founder's Day, traditionally held on the first Saturday of February, pays tribute to the founders of Lincoln University. Homecoming, usually held in October, is a celebratory time where family and friends of Lincoln University convene to participate in gala activities. Springfest, usually held in late April, is a time to celebrate the arrival of spring with games and other activities throughout the week.
Marching Musical Storm
The "Marching Musical Storm" is the university's marching band. The band was founded in 1948 and is one of the largest student organizations on campus. The band performs at all home football games, select basketball games, and several other school sanctioned functions throughout the year.
Student media
Fraternities & sororities
The National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations that currently have chapters at Lincoln University of Missouri are: