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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania · Public · 1,539 undergrads · HBCU

Lincoln University admits 66% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Lincoln University?

66% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 820–960 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

5,248 applied, 3,449 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Lincoln University cost?

$13,517 a year in-state

Out of state: about $20,731 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,069.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$13,603
$30,000–$48,000$11,019
$48,000–$75,000$12,178
$75,000–$110,000$19,224
over $110,000$23,294

Out-of-state tuition is $20,358 a year, against $13,144 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $7,214 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Lincoln University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Lincoln University's fall 2027 rule yet. Lincoln University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Lincoln University's site

What it's like

1,539
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Lincoln University, PA.
73%
of first-years come back for year two.
39%
finish in four years. 52% within six.
$53.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Lincoln University is on

Most selective in PennsylvaniaCheapest after aid in PennsylvaniaColleges for a 900 SAT

Questions people ask

What is Lincoln University's acceptance rate?
66% for fall 2024: 3,449 of 5,248 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Lincoln University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 820 to 960 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Lincoln University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,178 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,069.
How much does Lincoln University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Lincoln University is $20,358 a year, against $13,144 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,517 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $7,214 tuition gap gives about $20,731 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Lincoln University's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 39% within four (IPEDS).