Lincoln University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2998 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 847 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 779 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 46 of 1 | In Lincoln University |
| # 287 of 908 | For Interior Design |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
66%
Enrollment
1,765
Average SAT
890
Average ACT
22
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,545
Graduates
125
Male:Female Ratio
36:64
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Lincoln University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 66% | 66% |
| Applicants | 5,248 | 1,644 | 3,585 |
| Admissions | 3,449 | 1,021 | 2,428 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 421 | 149 | 272 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
|---|---|
| â– Hispanic | 5% |
| â– Black or African American | 85% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Lincoln University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Lincoln University majors
Lincoln University has granted 317 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, and 51 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lincoln University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 64 | - |
| Human Services, General | 43 | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 30 | - |
| Finance, General | 14 | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | - | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | - |
| Psychology, General | 13 | - |
| Sociology, General | 9 | - |
| Accounting | 7 | - |
| Information Technology | 7 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | - |
| African Studies | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | - | 3 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 3 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 3 | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | - |
| History, General | 2 | - |
| Philosophy | 2 | - |
| Engineering Science | 1 | - |
| Environmental Science | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 317 | 51 |
Publications & Citations
Lincoln University has published 1,946 scientific papers with 24,060 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Ecology, Engineering, Computer Science, Geography and Cartography, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,158
/ 12,696
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,065
/ 15,020
|
| Biology |
1,017
/ 15,914
|
| Political Science |
696
/ 6,317
|
| Ecology |
675
/ 11,189
|
| Engineering |
645
/ 11,015
|
| Computer Science |
636
/ 7,779
|
| Geography and Cartography |
635
/ 8,779
|
| Law |
621
/ 5,932
|
| Chemistry |
612
/ 10,300
|
| Medicine |
597
/ 8,076
|
| Physics |
562
/ 9,541
|
| Sociology |
556
/ 7,080
|
| History |
508
/ 5,989
|
| Business |
480
/ 6,587
|
| Philosophy |
479
/ 4,648
|
| Geology |
467
/ 7,778
|
| Economics |
437
/ 5,175
|
| Psychology |
413
/ 4,543
|
| Archaeology |
374
/ 5,303
|
| Mathematics |
371
/ 4,506
|
| Genetics |
352
/ 5,364
|
| Botany |
337
/ 6,651
|
| Biochemistry |
333
/ 5,481
|
| Paleontology |
315
/ 5,446
|
| Agricultural Science |
314
/ 5,467
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
296
/ 4,218
|
| Organic chemistry |
248
/ 5,135
|
| Materials Science |
229
/ 4,879
|
| Statistics |
226
/ 2,919
|
| Linguistics |
205
/ 1,939
|
| Development Studies |
203
/ 2,645
|
| Art & Design |
201
/ 2,639
|
| Pathology |
194
/ 2,510
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
190
/ 2,471
|
| Management |
184
/ 3,024
|
| Finance |
171
/ 2,071
|
| Public Health |
158
/ 2,677
|
| Horticulture |
158
/ 3,338
|
| Demography |
155
/ 2,685
|
Annual publication & citation counts
52 Notable alumni
1. Frank Erdman Boston
1891-1960 (aged 69)
physician
military officer
Frank Erdman Boston was an American physician. He served in World War I (as a part of the Medical Reserve Corps) in the 317th Infantry. He served in France with the rank captain and ended his military service as a major. After the war, he worked in Philadelphia and then moved to Lansdale, Pennsylvania, founding an ambulance corps and the...
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2. W. Beverly Carter, Jr
1921-1982 (aged 61)
diplomat
journalist
William Beverly Carter Jr., served three American presidents as U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania and Liberia and became the first African American named Ambassador-at-Large.
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3. Ulysses Simpson Wiggins
1896-1966 (aged 70)
Doctor
Ulysses Simpson Wiggins was an American doctor, civil rights activist, president of the Camden County branch of the NAACP, and president of the New Jersey Conference of Branches of the NAACP. Wiggins was a proponent of desegregating Camden's schools during his time as president of the Camden NAACP, and he was a well-respected leader in his community.
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4. Joseph Newman Clinton
1854-1927 (aged 73)
politician
Joseph Newman Clinton was a politician and public official in Florida. An African American, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from Alachua County from 1881 to 1883, was a member of the city council in Gainesville from 1883 to 1885, and was a federal official in Pensacola and Tampa.
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1854
Motto
If the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed
Colors
orange, blue
Academic calendar
August to April. Also Summer Session
Total staff
369
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
1570 Baltimore Pike Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, 19352-0999 United States
City Population
2,000
Phone
4843658000
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