Lincoln Trail College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Lincoln Trail’s test-optional policy means your score is not the main gatekeeper. Your best strategy is to submit a score only if it clearly supports your grades, then focus on choosing the right program and using first-year support early, since staying on track matters here.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Lincoln Trail College facts and stats
Lincoln Trail College is a rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 605 students. Lincoln Trail has a freshman retention rate of 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Robinson, IL

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Key Lincoln Trail College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Lincoln Trail, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for superscoring opportunities. Since Lincoln Trail does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, confirm the Regular Decision deadline before relying on a late fall test date for scores to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Lincoln Trail, in-state tuition is $9,750 and out-of-state tuition is $11,250. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

Out-of-state tuition at Lincoln Trail College is $11,250, compared with $9,750 for in-state tuition. Room and board is $7,388, so total costs can rise notably once housing and meals are included. Actual net price will depend on each student’s eligibility for grants, scholarships, and other financial aid.
Student life at Lincoln Trail College
Campus housing details coming soon.
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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