Lincoln University (Missouri) is a public historically Black land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri, founded in 1866 by African American Civil War veterans from the 62nd and 65th U.S. Colored Infantry regiments. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, business, education, nursing, and sciences on a compact urban campus. Highlights include its pioneering HBCU status, affordable tuition, NCAA Division II Blue Tigers athletics, and commitment to diverse student success.

State

Missouri

Student Population

1,800

Acceptance Rate

42%

GPA Range

2.5-3.2

SAT Range

880-1100

Common Majors

Nursing, business, education, criminal justice, biology

"Lincoln's Blue Tiger pride forges lifelong HBCU family on our vibrant Jefferson City campus. Off-campus, KC music and lake outings energize; students love small classes with invested profs, homecoming hype, Greek life, community service, and empowering culture that launches real-world leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,400 (in-state), $17,912 (out-of-state)

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-76

Avg Women's Scores

88-90

Men's Team Notes

Lincoln men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently places in the upper half of multi‑round fields, showing steady improvement and solid counting‑round depth across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Lincoln University women’s golf averaged about 88–90 per player per round, with team totals around 354 per 18 holes. The Blue Tigers posted several 90‑plus rounds, remained competitive in regional‑style events, and focused on improving consistency and low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Darshan Gunasegar

Women's Coach

Darshan Gunasegar

Men's Email

GunasegarD@lincolnu.edu

Women's Email

GunasegarD@lincolnu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Darshan Gunasegar leads Lincoln men's golf as Director of Golf, guiding Blue Tigers through GLVC schedules including William Woods Invitational (13th/16), WWU Fall (T8th/14), and Columbia College Spring Invite. Gunasegar builds competitive depth targeting Midwest Region NCAA qualification while maintaining academic standards.

Women's Coach Bio

Darshan Gunasegar leads Lincoln women's golf as Director of Golf, guiding Blue Tigers through GLVC schedules including William Woods Invitational (13th/16), WWU Fall (T8th/14), and Columbia College Spring Invite. Gunasegar builds competitive depth targeting Midwest Region NCAA qualification while maintaining academic standards.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Lincoln's Blue Tiger pride forges lifelong HBCU family on our vibrant Jefferson City campus. Off-campus, KC music and lake outings energize; students love small classes with invested profs, homecoming hype, Greek life, community service, and empowering culture that launches real-world leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Lincoln University women’s golf averaged about 88–90 per player per round, with team totals around 354 per 18 holes. The Blue Tigers posted several 90‑plus rounds, remained competitive in regional‑style events, and focused on improving consistency and low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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