Lincoln College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Lincoln College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Lincoln College and can I get accepted? The school has a 80% acceptance rate ranking it #52 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,356 out of 1,705 applicants were admitted making Lincoln College an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 90 percent. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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Find out which students are getting accepted at Lincoln College, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Lincoln College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 360 |
| SAT Math 25th | 340 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 700 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 410 |
| SAT Math 75th | 400 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 810 |
| Average SAT Score | 760 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lincoln College?
Lincoln College typically requires applicants to be in the top 98 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 700 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 640. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 760 out of 1600. The school ranks #45 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 77 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 810 and Above | Good | >87% |
| 755 to 810 | Avg + | 80%-87% |
| 700 to 755 | Avg - | 70%-80% |
| 645 to 700 | Reach | 58%-70% |
| Less than 645 | Low | <58% |
Lincoln College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 14 |
| ACT Math 25th | 15 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 15 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 18 |
| ACT Math 75th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 18 |
| Average ACT Score | 16 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lincoln College?
Admission data indicates that Lincoln College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 15 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 81 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 16 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 18 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #48 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. 36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lincoln College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 18 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg + | 80%-89% |
| 15 to 16 | Avg - | 74%-80% |
| 14 to 15 | Reach | 66%-74% |
| Less than 14 | Low | <66% |
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Lincoln College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Lincoln College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 903 | 802 | 1,705 |
| Accepted | 722 | 634 | 1,356 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 79% | 80% |
| Enrolled | 136 | 139 | 275 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 22% | 20% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lincoln College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
Cardinal Stritch UniversityMilwaukee, Wisconsin |
| K |
Kentucky Mountain Bible CollegeVancleve, Kentucky |
| K |
Kentucky Christian UniversityGrayson, Kentucky |
| B |
Blue Mountain CollegeBlue Mountain, Mississippi |
| C |
Central Baptist CollegeConway, Arkansas |
| A |
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, Kentucky |
| O |
Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, Alabama |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146676 IPEDS survey data for Lincoln College.
FAQs
Does Lincoln College prefer SAT or ACT?
77% of students submit their SAT scores to Lincoln College. 36% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Lincoln College?
80% of those who apply are granted admission to Lincoln College. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Lincoln College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 700 and 810. 77% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Lincoln College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 18. 36% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
