Lincoln Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 65.72%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 920. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,512
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,384
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Lincoln:
- Total Enrollment: 1,670
- 1,545 Undergraduate, 125 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.1% men, 63.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 44%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 45 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 10 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Lincoln Overview
Lincoln University (Lincoln) is a four-year, public school located in Lincoln University, PA. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Lincoln's tuition & fees is $12,512 for Pennsylvania residents and $19,384 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,423.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,670 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Lincoln's acceptance rate is 65.72% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.29%. The median SAT score is 920.
Lincoln ranked 76th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Lincoln University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lincoln University is $12,512 for in-state students and $19,384 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,274 for in-state students and $18,942 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,512 for Pennsylvania residents and $19,384 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,274 for Pennsylvania residents and $18,942 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,512 | $19,384 |
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| Graduate | $11,274 | $18,942 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,512 | $19,384 |
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| Graduate | $11,274 | $18,942 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lincoln University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lincoln
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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