WELCOME TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI IN JEFFERSON CITY
Located in Jefferson City, the capital city of Missouri, Lincoln University of Missouri blends a rich legacy with modern academic excellence. Founded by the brave soldiers of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantries, Lincoln continues to honor its heritage as one of Missouri’s two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the only HBCU in the nation founded by formerly enslaved Black soldiers.
"I am so grateful to faculty and staff members who have trained and assisted me throughout my academic career at Lincoln University. My success as a transfer student was due to the help that I received from faculty members. I have gained a vast amount of knowledge from the hands-on experiences during my degree program."
Aliyah Tucker, Class of 2022
BS Agriculture – Plant and Soil Science
"I've grown so much just in those six months. I have gained so much knowledge, confidence in myself, and more to the point where I can say this career is for me. I'm willing to take on every obstacle that comes my way."
Ti'Aja Fairlee, Luleta 2021 Graduate from East St. Louis, MO
Criminal Justice
“I am so grateful for my wonderful professors, especially Dr. Ann McSwain, dean of nursing. She has gone above and beyond to ensure that students' emotional and academic needs are met.”
Lincoln University of Missouri, a historically black, 1890 land-grant, public, comprehensive institution, provides a diverse population access to excellent educational opportunities through teaching, research, and extension services within a nurturing, student-centered environment.
