Lincoln University (Lincoln University, PA)
Lincoln University is a public 4-year institution in Lincoln University, PA. It enrolls about 1,848 students and admits roughly 78% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lincoln University, PA 19352 |
| County | Chester County |
| Enrollment | 1,848 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| Applicants / admitted | 5,987 / 4,692 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $12,512 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,384 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 52% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 71% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,910 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 450–530 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–22 |
| Website | www.lincoln.edu/ |
| Phone | 4843658000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 5,987 students applied and 4,692 were admitted. Of those admitted, 551 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $12,512 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,384. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,910 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,585 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,666 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,623 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,201 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,615 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 660 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 52% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Lincoln University is in Lincoln University, PA, Chester County. Its coordinates are 39.8077, -75.9265.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln University?
About 78% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,987 applicants.
How much does Lincoln University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $12,512 for in-state students and $19,384 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Lincoln University?
About 1,848 students are enrolled.