Lincoln University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,698
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, Lincoln University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Lincoln University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lincoln University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Lincoln University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lincoln University is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Lincoln University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,556

Cost of attendance at Lincoln University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,912

Cost of attendance at Lincoln University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lincoln University received on average $11,496 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,496

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	282	64%	$5,404	$1,523,983
Other Federal Grant	426	96%	$6,726	$2,865,473
State Grant/Scholarships	113	25%	$3,506	$396,181
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	324	73%	$5,687	$1,842,590
Total Grant & Scholarships	444	100%	$11,496	$5,104,244

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lincoln University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lincoln University students is 49.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.2%.

49.0%

African American 48.5% 190 students
unknown 43.2% 16 students
hispanic 66.7% 2 students
International Students 100.0% 11 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball East Coast Conference
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lincoln University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lincoln University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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