Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Harrogate, Tennessee, classified as a distant town campus setting. The university enrolls 6,018 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers several health sciences programs, with notable offerings including Physician Associate/Assistant at the bachelor's level, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate, bachelor's, and two-to-four-year certificate levels, Nurse Anesthetist at the bachelor's level, and Nursing Administration at the bachelor's level. These programs reflect the university's emphasis on healthcare education for the Appalachian region.

Situated in Harrogate in northeastern Tennessee near the Kentucky border, Lincoln Memorial University serves students from across the Appalachian region. Its health sciences programs are designed to address the persistent shortage of healthcare professionals in rural and underserved communities throughout the surrounding area.