Lincoln University Pennsylvania: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Lincoln University Pennsylvania is a small four-year, public school with 1,825 students enrolled. This school was established in 1854 and is the only school located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania.

Lincoln University Pennsylvania is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Lincoln University Pennsylvania.

Majors
Offered
40
Lincoln University Pennsylvania follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lincoln University Pennsylvania is fair at 79% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Lincoln University Pennsylvania is low: 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lincoln University Pennsylvania is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is slightly high, $14,200 per year. The additional fees at Lincoln University Pennsylvania beyond tuition are around $4,400, which comes to a total of $18,600 annually.

Read the details about Lincoln University Pennsylvania additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,699 applications were submitted and 5,400 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lincoln University Pennsylvania in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Lincoln University Pennsylvania offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lincoln University Pennsylvania, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Lincoln University Pennsylvania offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,700 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,700 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Lincoln University Pennsylvania. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Lincoln University Pennsylvania appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lincoln University Pennsylvania Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lincoln University Pennsylvania
1570 Baltimore Pike
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
19352-0999, USA
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