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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Suburb · 1,539 students
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$14,977
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$43,167
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Lincoln University is globally renowned for its rich legacy of leadership and social justice, famously graduating historical giants like Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes. Academically, the university is highly regarded for its robust, hands-on programs in the natural sciences, human services, and business administration, which are housed within its competitive College of Science and Technology and College of Professional Studies. On campus, students experience a vibrant, supportive community rich in celebrated HBCU traditions, active student organizations, and divine-nine Greek life, all situated on a scenic, close-knit rural campus in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This distinctive blend of historic prestige, dedicated faculty mentorship, and cultural empowerment makes Lincoln an ideal home for students seeking both academic excellence and a deep sense of belonging.

Location
Lincoln University, PA, 19352-0999 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
37 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$12,512$19,384
Housing & food (on campus)$11,616$11,616
Books & supplies$1,597$1,597
Cost of attendance$28,505$35,377 est.
Average net price$14,977Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$19,384
In-state: $12,512
Housing & food (on campus)$11,616
Books & supplies$1,597
Cost of attendance$35,377 est.
In-state: $28,505
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,977
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,011
$30–48k
$13,000
$48–75k
$15,641
$75–110k
$19,881
$110k+
$21,303
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
47% graduated · 31% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,865
10 yrs after entry$43,167
Debt
Median at graduation$28,250
Monthly payment$299
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$35k
90th percentile$44,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
920
R 420–500 · M 400–460
ACT midpoint
19
SAT middle 50%: 820–960
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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
69%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$30,819
Independent
14%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
84%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$32,865
After 10 yrs
$43,167
Human Services, General50
Criminal Justice and Corrections39
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General36
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing27
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication25
Biology, General19
Psychology, General19
Business Administration, Management and Operations19
Computer and Information Sciences, General16
English Language and Literature, General10
Political Science and Government7
Accounting and Related Services5
Sociology4
Fine and Studio Arts4
Engineering Science3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$56M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,580/mo
Teaching spend
$9,815
per student
Federal loans
79%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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