Lincoln University

https://lincolnuca.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $12,600
    10.5% growth from 2023
    2018 Default Rate
    1.94%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    436
    99.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    100%
    2 Graduates

    About

    Lincoln University is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lincoln University were General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees awarded), General Finance (5 degrees), and International Business, Trade, & Commerce (2 degrees).

    In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln University. 40% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (3 degrees), 3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln University is $12,600, which is $−2,297 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln University was 1.94%, corresponding to 2 out of the 103 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln University is $12,600, which is $2,297 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Tuition Costs

    $12,600
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln University was $12,600. The cost of tuition at Lincoln University is $−2,297 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    100%
    1 Year Growth

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,400
    Room and Board
    $850
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln University was of $8,400 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 52.8% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 26.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    false% of undergraduate students at Lincoln University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 100% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    1.94%
    2018 Default Rate
    2
    Number of Defaults

    In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln University was 1.94%, which represents 2 out of the 103 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.

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    Enrollment

    Lincoln University had a total enrollment of 436 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University is 433 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Lincoln University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13.1% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 3.44% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.06% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Lincoln University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (32.5%), followed by White Male (13.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (1.04%), followed by Asian Female (0.832%) and White Female (0.624%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    99.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lincoln University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 436 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln University is 433 and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 99.3% of students enrolled at Lincoln University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    89%
    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 was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Lincoln University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      57 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      49 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      15 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lincoln University is 13.1% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 3.44% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.06% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln University is black or african american (3 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lincoln University is General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (5 degrees) and International Business, Trade, & Commerce (2 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (43 degrees awarded) and Health (7 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University are Registered nurses (1,576,663 people), Accountants & auditors (1,017,397 people), Other managers (774,595 people), Financial managers (525,861 people), and Chief executives & legislators (408,673 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln University in 2024 are Business (43 degrees awarded) and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln University are Business (43 degrees awarded) and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,908,430 people), Elementary & secondary schools (712,572 people), Computer Systems Design (576,287 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,866 people), and Banking & related activities (450,200 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lincoln University are Business (43 degrees awarded) and Health (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
      7 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lincoln University was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    30
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    20
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University, which is 1.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.57 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.636 times less than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    69%
    100% Completion Time
    81%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Lincoln University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      3 degrees awarded
    2. White
      1 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln University is black or african american (3 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      8 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      8 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      8 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln University is asian female (8 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (8 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Lincoln University had a total salary expenditure of 7.6M. Lincoln University employs 3 Associate professors, 3 Assistant professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Lincoln University are Male Associate professor (3), Female Assistant professor (2), and Female Professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.07M
    2024 Salaries
    49.5%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Lincoln University paid a median of $3.07M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($7.6M) and a 49.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 45.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 33.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $603k
    Instructional Salaries
    9
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lincoln University paid a total of $603k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln University were Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

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