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Summary
Lincoln University is a public institution that was founded in 1854. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,809, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 422 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lincoln University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,984 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,950 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1854 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Lincoln University, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Lincoln University is $20. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 30.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 31% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 70.7 percent.
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Student Life
Lincoln University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,809, with a gender distribution of 42.2 percent male students and 57.8 percent female students. Lincoln University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,361 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Lincoln University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Lincoln University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Lincoln University, 20 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lincoln University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 20% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $9,984 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,950 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,130 (2010-11) - Medium |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2010 data
