Lincoln University - Missouri

What Lincoln University - Missouri does

Lincoln University of Missouri is a public, state-funded historically Black college and university (HBCU) founded in 1866 by soldiers and officers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantries; it is the only HBCU in the nation founded by formerly enslaved Black soldiers. Headquartered at 820 Chestnut Street in Jefferson City, Missouri (the state capital), the university serves nearly 1,800 students across its main campus and a network of satellite locations including Fort Leonard Wood, St. Robert, Kansas City, St. Louis, Sikeston, Charleston, and Caruthersville. John B. Moseley, Ed.D., has served as president since January 28, 2022, following a 2021 interim period that succeeded the resignation of Jerald Jones Woolfolk. The institution holds the 1890 land-grant designation and operates a Cooperative Extension and Research division alongside three research farms (Busby, Freeman, Carver Farm).

The university delivers academic programming through Schools of Nursing, Business, and Education, plus the College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences, offering more than 50 undergraduate programs and master's degrees across more than 30 areas of study, including an MBA (Management emphasis), a Master of Science in Nursing, a Master of Arts in Higher Education with an HBCU concentration, and certificate programs such as Cybersecurity. LU Online provides remote access to graduate and certificate coursework, while the main campus uses the Canvas Learning Management System, Ellucian Cloud student information system, and a Blue Tiger Portal for self-service. Student support is anchored by the Inman E. Page Library, an academic success center, the Thompkins Health Center, ROTC, and the Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) — the latter with locations in both Jefferson City and St. Robert. A 40,000-square-foot Health and Security Sciences Institute is currently under construction.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tuition and mandatory student fees (per-credit-hour under 12 credits, flat rate 12-18, combined rate above 18, plus a $150 one-time enrollment fee, room, board, and meal plans), state appropriations from Missouri, and private donations/grants including Title III federal HBCU allocations and 1890 land-grant USDA funding. Student segments are diversified across first-time undergraduates, transfer students, graduate and professional students, military personnel and veterans, international students from more than 30 countries, dual-credit high-school students, and adult learners served through the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program. Distribution is multi-channel, combining direct undergraduate and graduate admissions, LU Online distance learning, regional satellite campuses, Cooperative Extension centers, military and veteran services, transfer recruitment, dual-credit high school partnerships, and AEL learning centers.

Name

Lincoln University - Missouri

Legal name

Lincoln University of Missouri

Website

https://lincolnu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lincoln University of Missouri is a public HBCU founded in 1866, serving nearly 1,800 students in Jefferson City with over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs, statewide Cooperative Extension outreach, and multiple professional accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public HBCUs (State-Supported) (EDAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historically Black Land-Grant Universities (1862/1890) (EDAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate professional education
• Cooperative extension outreach
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Lincoln University generates revenue primarily through tuition and mandatory fees charged to students. Tuition is assessed on a per-credit-hour basis for students under 12 credit hours, with a flat rate for 12-18 credit hours, and a combination for those exceeding 18 hours. Additional fees include enrollment fees, housing charges, meal plans, and various administrative fees.
2. State Funding: As a public Missouri state university, Lincoln receives operational funding from the state of Missouri government.
3. Private Donations and Grants: Lincoln University receives revenue through alumni donations, major donor gifts, corporate partnerships, Title III federal program grants for HBCUs, and sponsored research funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lincoln University of Missouri is a public state university and HBCU that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, professional certificates, online learning, adult education, and law enforcement training across multiple academic schools and colleges. It also operates cooperative extension and agricultural research programs that serve communities throughout Missouri. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, state appropriations, and grants/donations.

Product overview

Lincoln University of Missouri is a historically Black college and university (HBCU) offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student services. The university operates through multiple academic colleges (Agriculture/Environmental/Human Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Professional Studies) and schools (Nursing, Business, Education) providing undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs totaling over 75 degree options. LU Online serves as the primary online learning platform delivering graduate programs and certificates remotely. The institution supports students through the Blue Tiger Portal, Canvas Learning Management System, Inman E. Page Library, and Thompkins Health Center. Research and outreach activities are conducted through Cooperative Extension and Research with multiple regional centers, and the university operates university farms and the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA). A major initiative under development is the Health and Security Sciences Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LU Online Lincoln University Online expands the reach of the university's undergraduate, graduate, certificate and professional development programs to serve students beyond the main campus in Jefferson City, Missouri, offering online instruction with student support services.
• College of Agriculture, Environmental and Human Sciences College offering academic programs in sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community development, including research farms and the Hemp Institute.
• School of Nursing School offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in nursing, including an RN to BSN online program, for students pursuing nursing careers.
• School of Education School offering undergraduate to specialist (EdS) level degrees in education, with emphasis on teacher preparation and educational leadership.
• School of Business School offering ACBSP-accredited business degrees recognized for excellence, preparing students for diverse, global, technology-based business environments.
• Cybersecurity Certificate Online certificate program under the Security Sciences Institute focused on cybersecurity skills and knowledge.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) with emphasis in Management Online graduate degree program preparing students for leadership roles in business environments.
• Master of Arts in Higher Education (HBCU concentration) Online graduate degree program with concentration in historically black college and university (HBCU) studies.
• Master of Science in Nursing Online graduate degree program for registered nurses seeking advanced practice qualifications.
• Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program Free classes for adults providing instruction in basic literacy, HiSET preparation, workplace/digital literacy, English as a Second Language, and civics/citizenship.
• Lincoln University Employment Academy (LUEA) Two-semester program preparing Missouri residents for employment and career advancement through online courses and paid internship opportunities.
• Inman E. Page Library Primary on-campus educational resource center offering thousands of books, volumes of reference materials, deep databases of articles, and videos/media through MOBIUS and EBSCOhost.
• Cooperative Extension and Research Division providing research-based educational outreach programs through centers in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Southeast Missouri, including the Hemp Institute, Aquaculture Research, 4-H Youth Development, and Native Plant Academy.
• Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy (LULETA) Police academy offering law enforcement training with locations in St. Robert and Jefferson City.
• University Farms Research farms including the Alan T. Busby Farm, James N. Freeman Farm, and George Washington Carver Farm for agricultural research and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures small class sizes and personal attention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noble Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Lincoln University partners with Noble Research Institute for hands-on agricultural education workshops. The 'Business of Grazing Workshop' represents an ongoing collaboration as part of Noble's workshop series, bringing expertise in agricultural economics and sustainable farming practices to Missouri farmers and LU students.
• Fort Leonard Wood (U.S. Army)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln University operates a satellite campus at Fort Leonard Wood's Truman Education Center, providing educational opportunities for military personnel and their families. The partnership includes ROTC training and access to military-related educational benefits.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln University participates in VA educational benefits programs including Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) and Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Chapter 31). The university complies with Title 38 USC 3679 allowing veterans to attend pending VA payment.
• USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAs an 1890 land-grant institution, Lincoln University operates Cooperative Extension and Research programs in partnership with USDA. Programs include agricultural research, youth development (4-H), nutrition education, and community development serving Missouri's underserved populations.
• St. Louis and Kansas City MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincoln University's Urban Impact Centers in St. Louis and Kansas City operate through municipal partnerships, providing community outreach, youth development, and economic development services to urban populations in these major Missouri cities.
• PBS (KMOS-PBS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLincoln University's founding history was featured in a KMOS-PBS presentation, highlighting the institution's unique legacy as an HBCU founded by formerly enslaved soldiers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Langston University: Oklahoma-based 1890 land-grant HBCU with similar enrollment scale, agricultural research, and Cooperative Extension programs — the closest structural analog to Lincoln's land-grant model.
• Alcorn State University: Mississippi 1890 land-grant HBCU of comparable size with extension, agriculture, and nursing programs that compete for similar students and federal land-grant funding.
• Central State University: Ohio 1890 land-grant HBCU with comparable land-grant mission, small enrollment, and extension programming targeting underserved populations.
• Prairie View A&M University: Texas 1890 land-grant HBCU with broad academic portfolio, extension programs, and a larger but structurally similar land-grant HBCU model.
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Arkansas 1890 land-grant HBCU with Cooperative Extension footprint, agricultural research farms, and similar small-enrollment profile.
• Fort Valley State University: Georgia 1890 land-grant HBCU with small enrollment, agricultural research, and a Cooperative Extension focus comparable to Lincoln's outreach operations.

Broad incumbents

• Southern University and A&M College: Public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution with multi-campus system; competes with Lincoln for federal HBCU funding and in regional recruitment.
• Florida A&M University: Larger public HBCU and 1890 land-grant institution; comparable land-grant model, Cooperative Extension, and academic portfolio at greater scale.
• Tuskegee University: Larger, well-established private HBCU with a similarly strong heritage brand, land-grant heritage, and agricultural sciences emphasis; competes for the same recruitment pool.

Regional players

• Harris-Stowe State University: Missouri-based public HBCU with small enrollment serving a similar urban Missouri student pool; competes directly with Lincoln for in-state undergraduate talent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LUBlueTigers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXqko_SMgFxzWMQ9_KgEdSg
• Facebookfacebook.com/LUBlueTigers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lincoln-university-of-missouri
• Instagraminstagram.com/lubluetigers

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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