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Summary
Lincoln University is a public institution that was founded in 1854. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,749, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 422 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lincoln University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,996 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,482 (2012-13).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1854 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 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 23.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 23.1% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Lincoln University is 14:1, and the school has 45.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lincoln University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Business Administration and Management, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 68.0 percent.
Student Life
Lincoln University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,749, with a gender distribution of 41.7 percent male students and 58.3 percent female students. At this school, 86.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 14.0 percent of students live off campus. Lincoln University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,240 |
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| 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 not permitted for students of legal age at Lincoln University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 20% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At Lincoln University, 61.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $9,996 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,482 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,404 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
