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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352-0999

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & WritingMid: 498
450530
MathMid: 484
420520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1822

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

17.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

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
10 Years$43,167

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1992 it was one of many UK institutions to become full universities, as the University of Humberside.
  • It was renamed the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside in January 1996, entering its first 500 Lincoln based students in September 1996.
  • Queen Elizabeth II opened the university's main Lincoln campus, the first new city-centre campus built in the UK for several decades.
  • Caythorpe was later closed and its activities moved to Riseholme.
  • Courses held in Grimsby were also moved to Lincoln at that time.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHL Philadelphia PHL37 mi
MDT Harrisburg52 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley64 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA309 mi · ~8h 56m drive
New York, NY119 mi · ~3h 26m drive
Hartford, CT217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Providence, RI274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
Albany, NY227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Syracuse, NY224 mi · ~6h 28m drive
Rochester, NY247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Philadelphia, PA42 mi · ~1h 13m drive
Pittsburgh, PA219 mi · ~6h 20m drive
Harrisburg, PA60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Newark, NJ113 mi · ~3h 16m drive
Trenton, NJ69 mi · ~2h drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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