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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Suburb · 1,539 students
HBCU
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Lincoln University, PA, 19352-0999 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
37 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$28,505
Out-of-state COA
$35,377
Avg net price
$14,977
Room & board
$11,616
In-state tuition
$12,512
Out-of-state tuition
$19,384
Books & supplies
$1,597/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,011
$30–48k
$13,000
$48–75k
$15,641
$75–110k
$19,881
$110k+
$21,303
Admissions
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
920
Reading 420–500
Math 400–460
ACT midpoint
19
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
29%
Consumer completion
48%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,865
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,167
Median debt
$28,250
Monthly loan payment
$299
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750–$35,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$44,500
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
69%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$30,819
Independent students
14%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
6%
Black
84%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$32,865
10 years after entry
$43,167
Human Services, General50
Criminal Justice and Corrections39
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General36
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing27
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication25
Biology, General19
Psychology, General19
Business Administration, Management and Operations19
Computer and Information Sciences, General16
English Language and Literature, General10
Political Science and Government7
Accounting and Related Services5
Sociology4
Fine and Studio Arts4
Engineering Science3
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
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Institutional
Endowment
$56M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,580/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,815
Federal loan rate
79%

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