Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Lincoln University, Pennsylvania |
| Online | lincoln.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, located in rural Chester County approximately 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia, is a historically Black university established in 1854 as the nation's first degree-granting HBCU. The 422-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Vail Memorial Hall, and operates as a public institution within Pennsylvania's state system. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in the sciences, business, and liberal arts. Students primarily reside in on-campus housing facilities, with first-year students required to live in university residence halls.
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Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is rated within the lower 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lincoln University of Pennsylvania within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#993 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#416 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#78 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#19 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#100 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1040 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 3.06 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,597 |
| Other Fees | $3,434 |
| Room and Board | $10,530 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,321 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,358 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,597 |
| Other Fees | $3,434 |
| Room and Board | $10,530 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,321 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,026 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Communication | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024