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About Lincoln University

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Lincoln University is a public university in Lincoln University, PA, known for its hbcu, public liberal arts, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Lincoln University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 401 students each year. Lincoln University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 850–960, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lincoln University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,517 per year; the sticker price of $32,902 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lincoln University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
905
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.50 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 850 – 960 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lincoln University

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Essay Strategy
Lincoln University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the country, so if your essays touch on community, legacy, or cultural identity, connect those themes to why an HBCU environment specifically appeals to you rather than writing a generic college essay.
Test Score Strategy
Since Lincoln is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, consider leaving the score off your application so your GPA, activities, and essays carry more weight in the review.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lincoln University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$33k/yr$14.0k
30k-48k~$33k/yr$13.0k
48k-75k~$33k/yr$15.6k
75k-110k~$33k/yr$19.9k
110k+~$33k/yr$21.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$33k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,740
Undergrad Enrollment
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