Overview

Lincoln University is a Comprehensive institution located in Lincoln University, PA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1570 Baltimore Pike
Lincoln University, PA  19352
United States

Contact Ms. Shanice Pereira
Assistant Director for Recruitment & Outreach
Email: spereira@lincoln.edu
Phone: 484-365-7210
Fax: 484-365-8109

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,980

Applied

4,688

Accepted

1,717

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,137

Females Applied

3,379

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,843

Males Applied

1,309

Males Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.19

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Standardized Test Scores: SAT or ACT

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	486	450	530
SAT Math	463	420	520
ACT Composite	18	18	22

Financial Aid

15,943

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,980

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,712

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,003

Avg. Loan Aid

8,943

Avg. Grant Aid

8,871

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57.68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,717

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

52%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.48%
Black or African American	83.24%
White or Caucasian	0.64%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	0.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.38%
Other	2.1%

Gender

Male (34.01%)

Female (65.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	92%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Step Show, Homecoming Concert and Campus-Wide Information Session

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
social fellowships

Most popular organizations:
Ziana Fashion Org, Onyx Dance Troupe, CSA, Big Sister Little Sister and We R 1 Fashion Org

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour command center, gated entrance/exit, medical transports

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Football		Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Soccer		Division 2	No
Softball		Division 2	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2	No

Faculty

194

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 111

Part-time - 83

Male - 98

Female - 96