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Lincoln University

#188 in US ranking Lincoln University, PA
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$29,069
Tuition & fees
$13,144
Avg. aid
$12,423
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
66%
SAT range
820–960
Avg. ACT
19

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$38,077
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lincoln University?

Homecoming is a recurring Lincoln University tradition that brings students, alumni, and other members of the university community together around campus activities and athletics. It also connects present-day students with an alumni community shaped by Lincoln's long history.

Other reported events include Spring Fling and a Dance Showcase. Their schedules and formats can vary, so an applicant should look to the current student-activities calendar for what will take place during a particular term. These events offer different forms of participation - from attending performances to helping student groups plan programming - without being required parts of academic study.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lincoln University?

Lincoln University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, and meal arrangements for residential students. Housing availability is not the same as a guaranteed assignment to a preferred building or room type.

Students planning to live on campus should review the current housing application, deposit or contract terms, selection timetable, and meal-plan rules together. That is especially important for first-year students, whose arrival and housing procedures may differ from those for returning students. Residence-hall internet access is reported, but students should still check current rules for devices and connectivity needs.

Reported campus policies do not permit first-year students to register or park a car on campus. A student who expects to rely on a vehicle should confirm the current parking rules and any exception process before committing to housing. Commuters and students considering off-campus accommodation should also budget for travel and check how their choice affects meal-plan requirements and financial-aid calculations.

Lincoln University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

50

Lincoln University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
93%
Campus size
422 acres

Lincoln University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lincoln University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Langston Hughes Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lincoln University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lincoln University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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