Lincoln University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lincoln University, PA
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#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,670

Location Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
Website lincoln.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, located in rural Chester County approximately 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia, is a historically Black university established in 1854 as the nation's first degree-granting HBCU. The 422-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Vail Memorial Hall, and operates as a public institution within Pennsylvania's state system. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in the sciences, business, and liberal arts. Students primarily reside in on-campus housing facilities, with first-year students required to live in university residence halls.

Lincoln University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Lincoln University is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lincoln University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#983
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#404
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#78
Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania

#19
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#87

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 820/960
GPA 3.06

Acceptance Rate

65.7%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.3%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$12,512

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,384

Breakdown

Tuition $12,512
Books and Supplies $1,597
Other Fees $3,612
Room and Board $11,616
Budget for Other Expenses $3,344
Total One Year Cost $32,681

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lincoln University are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 14% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 11% in Communication.