Overview
Founded in 1854 as Ashmun Institute, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania holds the distinction of being the first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the United States. Renamed in honor of President Abraham Lincoln in 1866, the university has a storied history of educating influential Black leaders, scholars, and change-makers, including poet Langston Hughes and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. It has long been recognized for its rigorous liberal arts foundation and its role in shaping African American intellectual and political leadership across the 19th and 20th centuries.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Lincoln University, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Total students | 1,900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 63% |
| Graduation rate | 45% |
| Average starting salary | $42,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $10,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,900 |
| Room & board | $11,800 |
| Average financial aid | $14,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 92% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 870-1030 |
| ACT range | 16-20 |
| Average GPA | 2.90 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Psychology
- Business Administration
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Mass Communications
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.