Lincoln University (213598)

www.lincoln.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,900

2024 Average Net Price

$14,473

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.475%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

65.7%

5,248 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,670

96% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.6%

233 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln University (213598) is $8,900, which is $15,100 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,473.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln University (213598) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,900

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln University (213598) was $8,900. The cost of tuition at Lincoln University (213598) is $−15,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lincoln University (213598) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,473

2024 Value

12.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lincoln University (213598) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,473. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lincoln University (213598) grew by 12.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln University (213598) (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

$9,440

Room and Board

$1,597

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln University (213598) was of $9,440 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 10.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,597. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lincoln University (213598) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Lincoln University (213598) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln University (213598) (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.

0.475%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln University (213598) was 0.475%, which represents 3 out of the 632 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 (213598) had a total enrollment of 1,670 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University (213598) is 1,603 students and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Lincoln University (213598) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln University (213598), both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.4% Black or African American, 5.39% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Two or More Races, 0.659% White, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.12% Asian, and 0.0599% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lincoln University (213598) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (62%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.5%) and Two or More Races Female (4.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln University (213598) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,670 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University (213598) is 1,603 and the part-time enrollment is 67. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Lincoln University (213598) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln University (213598) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

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 (213598) was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lincoln University (213598) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln University (213598) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,410 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
90 enrolled students
Two or More Races
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln University (213598) is 84.4% Black or African American, 5.39% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Two or More Races, 0.659% White, 0.419% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.12% Asian, and 0.0599% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 46 students (2.75%) did not report their race.

Operations

Lincoln University (213598) has an endowment valued at nearly $56.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 79.9k (0.142%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Lincoln University (213598) had a total salary expenditure of 72.7M. Lincoln University (213598) employs 37 Assistant professors, 34 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Lincoln University (213598) are Male Assistant professor (20), Female Associate professor (17), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University (213598) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 38 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$56.3M

2024 Endowment

4.06%

growth from 2023

Lincoln University (213598) has an endowment valued at about $56.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lincoln University (213598) grew 4.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lincoln University (213598) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.9M

2024 Salaries

0.845%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lincoln University (213598) paid a median of $27.9M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($72.7M) and a 0.845% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.76% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.24% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.4M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lincoln University (213598) paid a total of $9.4M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University (213598) were Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 38 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

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