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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352-0999

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Tight-knitSuburbanHBCU

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Lincoln University is a public institution in Lincoln University with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,167 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,912.

Established
1861
Motto
Latin: Libertas per Sapientiam
Type
Public

Campus Visits

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78%Acceptance
984SAT Avg
1,712Students
13:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$43,167Earnings 10yr
$12,912Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lincoln University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & WritingMid: 498
450530
MathMid: 484
420520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1822

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

984

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,512
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,384
Room & Board$11,060
Books & Supplies$1,597
Total Cost of Attendance$27,358
Average Net Price$12,912
Median Debt at Graduation$28,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$299

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,585
$30–48K$11,666
$48–75K$12,623
$75–110K$18,201
$110K+$16,615

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,912

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,862

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,712
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
66%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 83%
Hispanic 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.1%
Freshman Retention70.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,865
8 Years$42,416
10 Years$43,167

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,400
Men
$36,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
42 mi(73 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
119 mi(206 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
219 mi(380 min)

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