Lincoln University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Extremely Low

Racial Diversity Index: 16%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Lincoln University are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

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

Racial demographics of Lincoln University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	1%
Black	86%
Hispanic	2%
Asian	0%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1%
International	4%
Race Unknown	6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 77% more female students than male students enrolled at Lincoln University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lincoln University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lincoln University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	36%
Women	64%

Enrollment by gender for Lincoln University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	603
Women	1,067

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 56%

Lincoln University draws 44 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 55 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Pennsylvania, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lincoln University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	44%
Out of State	55%
Foreign	1%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$51,404 per year

73% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,670

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	11.4%
Part-time undergraduates	8.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213598.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026