# Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/lincoln-university-pa

Lincoln University is a public college in Lincoln University, PA with 1,539 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, and admitted students average 920 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,517 per year ($13,603 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,919 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 66% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,987 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,692 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 420–500 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 400–460 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $29,069 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,517 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,603 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,019 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,178 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,224 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,294 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,539 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 45% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,919 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Lincoln University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Not considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Lincoln University's acceptance rate?**

Lincoln University admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Lincoln University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 420–500 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–460 on SAT Math; the average total is 920.

**Is Lincoln University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Lincoln University?**

In Fall 2023, 5,987 students applied to Lincoln University and 4,692 were admitted; 551 enrolled.

**Does Lincoln University consider legacy status?**

No. Lincoln University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Lincoln University require an essay?**

Lincoln University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Lincoln University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $29,069 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,517.

**What is Lincoln University's graduation rate?**

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 213598. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology