Lincoln University (177940)

https://www.lincolnu.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,666

4.02% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,002

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.855%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

2,054

70.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

19.6%

76 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln University (177940) is $7,666, which is $20,512 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,002.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln University (177940) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,666

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln University (177940) was $7,666. The cost of tuition at Lincoln University (177940) is $−20,512 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,002

2024 Value

10.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lincoln University (177940) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,002. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln University (177940) grew by 10.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,038

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln University (177940) was of $9,038 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.37% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Lincoln University (177940) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 25.8% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.855%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln University (177940) was 0.855%, which represents 4 out of the 468 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lincoln University (177940) had a total enrollment of 2,054 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University (177940) is 1,440 students and the part-time enrollment is 614. This means that 70.1% of students enrolled at Lincoln University (177940) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln University (177940), both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.6% White, 38.3% Black or African American, 3.85% Two or More Races, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Asian, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0974% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln University (177940) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (28.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.4%) and White Female (17.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (19.4%), followed by White Female (14.6%) and White Male (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln University (177940) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,054 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University (177940) is 1,440 and the part-time enrollment is 614. This means that 70.1% of students enrolled at Lincoln University (177940) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln University (177940) was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Lincoln University (177940) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln University (177940) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
876 enrolled students
Black or African American
787 enrolled students
Two or More Races
79 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln University (177940) is 42.6% White, 38.3% Black or African American, 3.85% Two or More Races, 3.46% Hispanic or Latino, 1.41% Asian, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0974% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 66 students (3.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 104 more women than men received degrees from Lincoln University (177940). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln University (177940) is black or african american (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (123 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lincoln University (177940) is General Food, Nutrition, & Wellness Studies (25 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (24 degrees) and General Agriculture (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln University (177940), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (32 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (25 degrees), and Education (51 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,649,222 people), Secondary school teachers (517,645 people), Education administrators (337,674 people), Other managers (330,927 people), and Special education teachers (234,356 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) in 2024 are Agriculture (32 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Education (51 degrees), Communications (15 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Agriculture (32 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Education (51 degrees), Communications (15 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University (177940) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,202,217 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (519,499 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (372,509 people), Outpatient care centers (254,118 people), and Computer Systems Design (232,664 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln University (177940).

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
General Engineering Technology
2 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Lincoln University (177940) was Registered Nursing with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lincoln University (177940) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University (177940), which is 0.498 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln University (177940) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University (177940) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.15 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University (177940) in Registered Nursing, which is 20 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Lincoln University (177940) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
125 degrees awarded
White
123 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln University (177940) is black or african american (125 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (123 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
191 degrees awarded
White Female
190 degrees awarded
White Female
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln University (177940) is white female (191 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (190 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln University (177940) has an endowment valued at nearly $3.27M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.2M (67.2%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Lincoln University (177940) had a total salary expenditure of 67M. Lincoln University (177940) employs 54 Assistant professors, 29 Professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at Lincoln University (177940) are Female Assistant professor (34), Male Professor (21), and Male Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University (177940) are: Management, with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

Endowment

$3.27M

2024 Endowment

4.45%

growth from 2023

Lincoln University (177940) has an endowment valued at about $3.27M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lincoln University (177940) grew 4.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lincoln University (177940) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.9M

2024 Salaries

10%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lincoln University (177940) paid a median of $25.9M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($67M) and a 10% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.82% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$7.09M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lincoln University (177940) paid a total of $7.09M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University (177940) were Management with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees.

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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