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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University at a glance

Lincoln University is a public university in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania with 1,670 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 66% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $12,512 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $12,912 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 44% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 83% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $28,250 (College Scorecard).

Tuition

$12,512

2024-25

Acceptance

66%

Fall 2024 applicants

Students

1,670

Fall 2024

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,512

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,384

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,616

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,616

Financial Aid & Outcomes

College Scorecard

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price: $24,128
Net price (after aid): $12,912

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k: $11,585
$30k – $48k: $11,666
$48k – $75k: $12,623
$75k – $110k: $18,201
$110k+: $16,615

Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)

At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.

The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr): $43,167
Median debt at graduation: $28,250
Est. monthly loan payment: $299

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 1.5×

Graduates earn about 1.5× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants: 66%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans: 83%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

FAFSA earnings check

: Not flagged

Lincoln University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $53,648, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. The Department uses the national figure for a college that mostly enrolls out-of-state students or operates in several states.

This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.

Which Pennsylvania schools are flagged now

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

44%

Freshman Retention

71%

Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Value signal

Lower net price

After typical aid, families pay below the national average.

This school$12.9k
National avg$18.5k
Source: IPEDS 2024

Out-of-state value

$19.4k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Need-based aid friendly

66% above avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$12.5k

Out-of-state

$19.4k

below avg

Net price

$12.9k

below avg

Pell

66%

above avg

Median debt

$28.3k

Earnings (10y)

$43.2k

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

66%

SAT range

820 - 960

ACT range

18 - 22

Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)

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Academics

Studying online

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Fields of study

Lincoln University reported conferring credentials in 28 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Frequently asked questions

About Lincoln University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Lincoln University located?
Lincoln University is located in Lincoln University, PA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Lincoln University?
Lincoln University is a public university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln University?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Lincoln University is approximately 66% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Lincoln University?
Lincoln University's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,512 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Lincoln University?
Lincoln University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,670 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much does Lincoln University actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Lincoln University is approximately $12,912 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $11,585 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $16,615. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln University?
Lincoln University reports a graduation rate of approximately 44% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of Lincoln University have?
Students who borrowed at Lincoln University left with a median of approximately $28,250 in federal loans, and about 83% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of Lincoln University earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $43,167 for students who received federal financial aid at Lincoln University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about Lincoln University?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Lincoln University.
Does Lincoln University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Lincoln University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $53,648, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 28 fields Lincoln University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields Lincoln University reported conferring credentials in during 2024-25, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General66Bachelor's
Human Services, General60Graduate (10 graduate · 50 bachelor's)
Psychology, General37Bachelor's
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication33Bachelor's
Criminal Justice and Corrections32Bachelor's
Business Administration, Management and Operations26Graduate (5 graduate · 21 bachelor's)
Finance and Financial Management Services24Graduate (14 graduate · 10 bachelor's)
Biology, General21Bachelor's
Special Education and Teaching20Graduate
Computer and Information Sciences, General18Bachelor's
Political Science and Government12Bachelor's
Accounting and Related Services10Bachelor's
Educational Administration and Supervision9Graduate
Fine and Studio Arts9Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: May 19, 2025.

Facts on this profile of Lincoln University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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CampusPin. (2024). Lincoln University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/lincoln-university

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