Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Lincoln University reported a 78.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Lincoln University is a public 4-year institution in Lincoln University, PA, with an SAT reference of 920 and an ACT reference of 19. The historical average net price is $14,977 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

78.4%

5,987 applicants

SAT reference

920

Combined score

ACT reference

19

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,977

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Lincoln University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)870920960
ACT (composite, 1–36)181922

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

48.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,167

Student Body

1,539

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Lincoln University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,011
$30,001 – $48,000$13,000
$48,001 – $75,000$15,641
$75,001 – $110,000$19,881
$110,000+$21,303

Top Majors at Lincoln University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions64
Business, Management & Marketing48
Public Administration & Social Services43
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice32
Communication & Journalism30
Social Sciences24
Computer & Information Sciences21
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15
Psychology13
Visual & Performing Arts7

Financial Aid at Lincoln University

About Lincoln University

Official website: https://www.lincoln.edu/

Admissions: https://www.lincoln.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln University

What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln University?

Lincoln University reported a 78% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,987. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Lincoln University?

The historical 78% acceptance rate suggests Lincoln University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lincoln University?

The imported historical records for Lincoln University include an SAT reference value of 920 and an ACT reference value of 19. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Lincoln University?

The stored historical average net price at Lincoln University is $14,977 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $14,386 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Lincoln University is 48%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $43,167. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Lincoln University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Lincoln University?

Lincoln University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Lincoln University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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