Lincoln University, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 83% to 78% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,429 | 3,666 | 445 | 83% |
| 2020 | 3,871 | 3,497 | 447 | 90% |
| 2021 | 3,536 | 2,820 | 477 | 80% |
| 2022 | 6,699 | 5,400 | 401 | 81% |
| 2023 | 5,987 | 4,692 | 551 | 78% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,379 of 4,137 women and 1,309 of 1,843 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Lincoln University has an acceptance rate of 78% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,692 of 5,987 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,987 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 551 enrolled.
No. Lincoln University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 83% to 78% — it has become more selective.