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IPEDS ID: 213598
OPE ID: 00329000
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Lincoln University
1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352-0999
General information:  (484) 365-8000
Website:  www.lincoln.edu/
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  1,916 (1,767 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  13 to 1
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate courses offered, programs not offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
11%
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Other Characteristics
Historically Black College or University
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Academic
Noncredit education offered
Institution does not offer noncredit education
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2021Full timePart time
Total faculty10589
Instructional10589
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research-0
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
Tuition and fees
In-state$11,266$11,266$11,556$11,9103.1%
Out-of-state$17,468$17,468$17,912$18,4563.0%
Books and supplies$1,597$1,597$1,597$1,5970.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$9,828$7,954$10,076$10,5304.5%
Other$3,317$3,317$3,317$3,3210.1%
Off Campus
Room and board$9,828$7,954$10,076$10,5304.5%
Other$4,415$4,415$4,415$4,4150.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,415$4,415$4,415$4,4150.0%
Total Expenses2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
In-state
On Campus$26,008$24,134$26,546$27,3583.1%
Off Campus$27,106$25,232$27,644$28,4522.9%
Off Campus with Family$17,278$17,278$17,568$17,9222.0%
Out-of-state
On Campus$32,210$30,336$32,902$33,9043.0%
Off Campus$33,308$31,434$34,000$34,9982.9%
Off Campus with Family$23,480$23,480$23,924$24,4682.3%
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Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2022-2023
In-state tuition$10,106
In-state fees$1,168
Out-of-state tuition$17,636
Out-of-state fees$1,306
Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee planX
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
  • Participates in a Promise program
  • Lincoln University participates in the Pittsburgh Promise Program.
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2020-2021
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1444100%————
Grant or scholarship aid444100%$5,104,244$11,496
Federal grants42696%$2,865,473$6,726
Pell grants28264%$1,523,983$5,404
Other federal grants42696%$1,341,490$3,149
State/local government grant or scholarships11325%$396,181$3,506
Institutional grants or scholarships32473%$1,842,590$5,687
Student loan aid31471%$2,167,483$6,903
Federal student loans30970%$1,883,332$6,095
Other student loans215%$284,151$13,531
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid11,889$21,667,553$11,470
Pell grants1,167$5,944,053$5,093
Federal student loans1,394$9,384,358$6,732
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2018-20192019-20202020-2021
Average net price$16,817$17,405$14,513
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2018-20192019-20202020-2021
$0 – $30,000$15,626$16,421$13,311
$30,001 – $48,000$16,936$17,084$13,251
$48,001 – $75,000$20,410$20,526$16,574
$75,001 – $110,000$20,777$20,276$18,023
$110,001 and more$24,356$23,427$20,631
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2021
Total enrollment1,916
Undergraduate enrollment1,767
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment73
Graduate enrollment149
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 94%
Part-time: 6%Undergraduate Student Gender:
Male: 34%
Female: 66%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Asian: 0%
Black or African American: 85%
Hispanic/Latino: 6%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%
White: 1%
Two or more races: 3%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 2%
Non-resident alien: 3%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:
24 and under: 94%
25 and over: 6%
Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence:
In-state: 41%
Out-of-state: 55%
Foreign countries: 4%
Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2020.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 72%
Part-time: 28%
Undergraduate Distance Education StatusGraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:
Enrolled only in distance education: 0%
Enrolled in some distance education: 0%
Not enrolled in any distance education: 100%Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:
Enrolled only in distance education: 0%
Enrolled in some distance education: 0%
Not enrolled in any distance education: 100%
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2021
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants3,5361,4302,106
Percent admitted80%72%85%
Percent admitted who enrolled17%15%18%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommendedConsidered but not required
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2021 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT13829%
ACT123%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450545
SAT Math440528
ACT Composite1621
ACT English1523
ACT Math1618
  • Lincoln University offered a test-optional pathway for admission. Fall 2021 applicants could elect to submit test scores for consideration.
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention:
Full-time students: 73%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2020 and Returned in Fall 2021
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 86 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2021.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015
Overall graduation rate:
Overall graduation rate: 49%
Transfer-out rate: 29%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate:
[Began in Fall 2013]
4-year: 31%
6-year: 47%
8-year: 48%
[Began in Fall 2015]
4-year: 32%
6-year: 49%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2013 or Fall 2015
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:
Male: 43%
Female: 52%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:
Asian: 0%
Black or African American: 48%
Hispanic/Latino: 67%
White: 20%
Two or more races: 50%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 43%
Non-resident alien: 100%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2013-14
Award and enrollment rate:
[All students]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 51%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 30%
[Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 43%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 36%
[Non-Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 63%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 20%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2013-14
Award and enrollment rate:
[All students]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 14%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 36%
[Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 18%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 36%
[Non-Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 0%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 33%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2013-14
Award and enrollment rate:
[All students]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 47%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 30%
[Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 47%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 29%
[Non-Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 47%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 33%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2013-14
Award and enrollment rate:
[All students]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 20%
Enrolled at same institution: 7%
Enrolled at different institution: 33%
[Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 38%
Enrolled at same institution: 0%
Enrolled at different institution: 13%
[Non-Pell]
Received a Bachelor's degree: 0%
Enrolled at same institution: 14%
Enrolled at different institution: 57%
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2021-2022
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African Studies6-
Category total6-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology4-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General22-
Category total26-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting14-
Business Administration and Management, General282
Finance, General95
Category total517
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia37-
Category total37-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General9-
Information Technology7-
Category total16-
Education
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching-0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-6
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs-15
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-27
Category total-48
Engineering
Engineering Science0-
Category total0-
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General7-
Category total7-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature0-
Spanish Language and Literature2-
Category total2-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General60-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Category total60-
History
History, General0-
Category total0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies45-
Category total45-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
Category total1-
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General0-
Category total0-
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science0-
Category total0-
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy2-
Religion/Religious Studies0-
Category total2-
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General2-
Physical Sciences, General5-
Physics, General0-
Category total7-
Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience0-
Clinical Psychology0-
Counseling Psychology-1
Industrial and Organizational Psychology0-
Psychology, General24-
Category total241
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General4629
Category total4629
Social Sciences
Anthropology, General5-
Political Science and Government, General16-
Sociology, General11-
Category total32-
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General5-
Music, General1-
Category total6-
Grand total36885
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2020-2021
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance:
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 12
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: 1
DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 6
DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: 0
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution (*)
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution:
Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $10,016
DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: $4,289
  • (*) One or more average amounts of benefits/assistance are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
Athletics Participation
  • Sanction Body: NCAA Division II with football
Varsity Men's and Women's TeamsMenWomen
All Track Combined5654
Baseball28
Basketball1615
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Middle States Commission on Higher EducationAccredited since ((!)07/01/1922)11/30/2019
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsAccredited since (02/11/2015)12/31/2024
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/140146.
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape613
d. Fondling110
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery111
h. Aggravated assault424
i. Burglary321
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson001
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence825
c. Stalking222
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.101
b. Drug abuse violations223
c. Liquor law violations210
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations202911
c. Liquor law violations230
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape513
d. Fondling110
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery001
h. Aggravated assault012
i. Burglary311
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson001
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence724
c. Stalking102
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations111
c. Liquor law violations110
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations141711
c. Liquor law violations230
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year201920182017
Default rate6.5%11.2%13.9%
Number in default5081105
Number in repayment762720752
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)