LINCOLN UNIVERSIT Y
Where Being The First Matters
Table of contents
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About us
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how to apply
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Programs of Study
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Tuition & Fees
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Scholarships
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athletics
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Get involved
10 visit us
11 bond-hill scholarship
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About US
Founded in 1854 as Ashmun Institute, and established as the
nation’s first historically black, degree-granting college-university
As Horace Mann Bond ’23, the eighth president of Lincoln University,
so eloquently cites in the opening chapter of his book, Education
for Freedom, this was “the first institution found anywhere in the
world to provide a higher education in the arts and sciences for
male youth of African descent.” The Institute was re-named Lincoln
University in 1866 after President Abraham Lincoln.
Since its inception, Lincoln has attracted an interracial and
international enrollment from the surrounding community, region,
and around the world. The University admitted female students
in 1952 and formally associated with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania in 1972 as a state-related, coeducational university.
Lincoln currently enrolls approximately 2,000 students.
Lincoln is surrounded by the rolling farmlands and wooded hilltops of
southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. Its campus is conveniently
located on Baltimore Pike, about one mile off US Route 1 – 45
miles southwest of Philadelphia, 15 miles northwest of Newark,
Delaware, 25 miles west of Wilmington, Delaware, and 55 miles
north of Baltimore, Maryland.
Lincoln University is accredited by the Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools and offers academic programs in
undergraduate study in the arts and sciences. Programs offered at
our University City location include graduate programs in business,
counseling, education, and human services administration.
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Transferring to Lincoln University
Applicants who have previously matriculated at another higher
education institution(s) will be considered for admission as a
transfer student. Lincoln University offers two types of transfer
student admission:
• First-Time Transfer Students – applicants with 12 or more
(transferrable) semester hours with a minimum 2.0 cumulative
G.P.A from 100 level and above classes.
• First-Year Students – applicants with less than 12 (transferrable)
credits will be evaluated utilizing Lincoln University’s standard
admission criteria.
In order to receive consideration for admission,
the following must be submitted:
• Completed application
• Official final high school transcript
• Official transcript(s) from all colleges or universities previously
attended
• Dean Certification Form from all colleges or universities
previously attended
how to apply
First-Time Students (High School Seniors)
Admission to Lincoln University can be made by applying
online at www.lincoln.edu/admissions.
Required Items for Undergraduate Admission
Consideration
• SAT or ACT Test results if not transferring 12 credit hours
(100-level or higher)
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will consider
applications from students seeking to transfer from two-year and
four-year colleges and universities accredited by their respective
regional associations.
Transfer students with less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average will not be offered admission. Courses with grades less
than “C” will not be accepted as a transferrable credit.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions evaluates student
applications on a rolling admissions basis.
• Completed application
• Official high school transcript
• Official SAT/ACT test results
*International Students: Must also submit a Financial Affidavit
of Support. Please contact the Office of International Programs
and Services for additional details at 484-365-7785.
All applications must be submitted by our May 1 application
deadline.
Lincoln University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex disability, or age in its programs,
activities, employment, or admissions. For non-discrimination
policy inquiries: Gerard Garlic, Title IX Coordinator Health
and Wellness Center, Room 126B, Lincoln University,
1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352.
Phone: 484-746-0000.
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Cannon House:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
College of Science and Technology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering Science
Environmental Science
General Science
Health Science
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics
College of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
English Liberal Arts
French
History
Liberal Studies
Mass Communications
Music
Pan-Africana Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Visual Arts
College of Professional,
Graduate and Extended Studies
Accounting
Human Services
Psychology
Finance
Information Technology
Management
Undergraduate Minors
Accounting
Anthropology
Arabic
Biology
Black Studies
Chinese
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
English Liberal Arts
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Ethics
Finance
French
History
Human Services
Information Technology
International Relations
Japanese
Management
Mass Communications
Undergraduate Minors (cont.)
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Program Evaluation
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Visual Arts
Pre-Professional Programs
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Veterinary Science
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FINANCIAL AID
Education is an investment. Financial aid assists families with
the cost of a Lincoln University education. Ninety percent of
Lincoln students receive some form of financial assistance
through scholarships, grants, loans and work study. We encourage
students to apply early for maximum consideration. To receive
federal, state or certain institutional aid you are required to
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The application must be completed online at fafsa.ed.gov after
October 1. Once complete you will receive a federal Student
Aid Report (SAR). To avoid delays in processing we encourage
families to link their federal tax information to the FAFSA through
the IRS Retrieval tool.
Lincoln University’s Federal School Code:
003290
Scholarships: Free merit or need based financial aid that does
not have to be repaid (see next page for details.
Grants: Free need-based financial aid that does not have to be
repaid.
Work-study: Self-help need-based financial aid that provides paid
employment opportunities to students.
Loans: Self-help financial aid that MUST be repaid. Generally,
federal loans have more favorable terms and conditions than
private or alternative loans. Depending on the information
submitted on the FAFSA loans may be (subsidized- no interest
on the loan while the student is enrolled at least half time) or
(unsubsidized-interest bearing for the life of the loan).
Tuition & fees
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
In-State:
Tuition - $7,487
Room & Board - $9,268
Fees - $4,732
Total Resident - $21,487
Out-of-State:
Tuition - $12,375
Room & Board - $9,268
Fees - $5,475
Total Resident - $27,118
Tuition and fees are subject to change / Total cost
based on fall & spring semesters
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For detailed information about the student aid process or to learn
more about financing options, please contact:
Office of Financial Aid
www.lincoln.edu/financialaid
Phone: 800-561-2606
Email: [email protected]
*International Students are not eligible for Financial Aid.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Freshmen Merit Scholarship & Awards
Academic Excellence Has Its Privileges
At Lincoln University, academic achievements are recognized.
Secure your place in the freshmen class with the following rewards:
Scholarship
GPA
SAT*/ACT
Coverage
Tier 1
3.70 - 4.00
1200/27
Tuition, Fees, Room & Board
Tier 2
3.50 - 3.69
1100/24
Tuition, Room & Board
Tier 3
3.30 - 3.49
1000/21
Tuition & Fees
Tier 4
3.00 - 3.29
900/19
$4,000
*SAT scores are based on a combination of the evidence-based reading and writing & math sections.
Scholarships will be available to students
that qualify. Consideration will begin with a
minimum non-weighted grade point average
of 3.0 and SAT score of 900 (Math & Critical
Reading Combined) or 19 ACT Composite.
All students must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Transcript and test scores must be submitted before
March 1 to be considered for merit based scholarship
Good Neighbor Award
The Good Neighbor Award is $1,200 tuition discount for
students that are Delaware, Maryland, or New Jersey residents.
Alumni Discount
The Alumni Discount is available to students who have a parent
or a legal guardian that is a graduate of Lincoln University.
The student will receive 25% off of the cost of tuition.
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The football team honors Breast Cancer
awareness with pink on their equipment
Athletics
study hard, play harder
Lincoln University’s Intercollegiate Athletics considers athletics to be an
integral part of the University community and honors Lincoln University’s overall
educational values and mission. The athletic program is a NCAA Division II
member institution and sponsors 13 varsity sports that compete in the CIAA
(Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) as well as cheerleading.
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NCAA Division II Athletics (CIAA)
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Football
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Soccer
Baseball
Softball
Cheerleading (Non-Competitive)
Get Involved
Lincoln University provides many opportunities for students to engage and interact with other students outside the classroom
to further enhance their college experience. There are more than 60 student organizations promoting different hobbies and
interests in which students can showcase their creativity and enjoy their free time.
Active Minds
Admission Student Ambassador
Program (A.S.A.P.)
African Student Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
American Sign Language Club
Back to Life
Bethel Campus Fellowship
Big Sister Little Sister
Boyz 2 Men Mentoring Program
CHEER
Class of 2017 (function through SGA)
Class of 2018 (function through SGA)
Class of 2019 (function through SGA)
Class of 2020 (function through SGA)
Criminal Justice Club
Dahlias Society
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
DMV
Empowered Ladies Inspiring to Excel
(ELITE)
Explosions Dance Ensemble
F.A.M.E
Gentlemen Qualities
Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc.
Higher Better Movement (H.B.M.)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary
Band Fraternity Inc.
Lion Media
Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity
for Women
National Association Of Black
Accountants (NABA)
National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives
National Residence Hall Honorary
(NRHH)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Onyx Dance Troupe
People Standing United (P.S.U.)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Pre - Medical Club
Promise
Queens Living through Legacy
Reconstruction
Reconstructing Sisters Visions and
Purposes (R.S.V.P.)
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Rotoract Club
Sarai Sisters
Sigma Alpha Pi National Honor Society of
Leadership & Success
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Sisters That Are Respected Seriously
(STARS)
Suicide Awareness Voices of
Empowerment (SAVE)
Sweet Inspiring Spirit Touching
Another’s Heart (S.I.S.T.A.H)
Swing Phi Swing Fellowship, Inc.
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary
Band Sorority, Inc.
Thurgood Marshall Law Society
Treble Bass Connection
WELL DONE
West Coast Connection
Young Kings Movement
Study Abroad
Lincoln University’s Office of International Programs & Services seeks to provide
opportunities in international education through study abroad and university exchange
programs. These experiences are designed to expose students to international travel and
study for academic credit at universities around the world.
Rushod Weathersbee ’16 in the United Arab Emirates
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Student Union Building (SUB)
Nelson Center for the Sciences
Langston Hughes Memorial Library
Visit Us
There’s no better way to feel the energy,
the possibilities, or the atmosphere of Lincoln
University than to visit. We invite prospective
students and their parents to tour the campus,
talk to students, and find out all that Lincoln
University has to offer.
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The beauty of Lincoln University’s campus extends
from the historical significance of the Mary Dod Brown
Memorial Chapel to the recent $600 million spent
on facilities and enhancements.
Tours are conducted Monday-Friday. To arrange
a personal or group tour, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Tour Coordinator: 484-365-7206
Email: [email protected]
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Horace Mann BondLeslie Pinckney Hill
Scholarship Program
Approved Graduate Programs
Horace Mann Bond
The Horace Mann BondLeslie Pinckney Hill
Scholarship
Temple University
Law
Medicine
Podiatry
Dentistry
Master of Public Health
Master of Business Administration
Education
The Horace Mann Bond-Leslie Pinckney Hill
Scholarship allows Lincoln University to provide
continuity from its proud past to its promising
future. Named in part for Horace Mann Bond,
class of 1923 and the eighth president of the
University, the scholarship provides full tuition
for law, medicine (including podiatry) and dental
education at Temple University, Pennsylvania State
University, or the University of Pittsburgh to eligible
graduates of Lincoln University. The Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania has funded the scholarship
Pennsylvania State University
Law
Medicine
Master of Health Administration
Master of Science
Master of Business Administration
Education
since 1983 and restructured it in 1998 to
attract highly qualified students to Lincoln’s
pre-professional programs and to increase the
number of graduates entering professional degree
programs in Pennsylvania universities.
Deadline
The application deadline is April 18 of each year.
The University of Pittsburgh
Law
Medicine
Podiatry
Dentistry
Master of Public International Affairs
Master of Business Administration
MBA/JD
Education
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Important Contact Numbers
Undergraduate Admissions
International Programs and Services
Financial Aid
Bursar
Registrar
800-790-0191
484-365-7785
800-561-2606
855-287-4003
800-739-4461
W h e r e B e i n g t h e F i r s t M a tt e r s
Class of 1930
Thurgood Marshall was an Associate
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court, serving from October 1967 until
October 1991.
Class of 2011
Jalaal Hayes received his Ph.D. in applied
chemistry at the age of 22 and now
serves as an ambassador to make STEM
simple and accessible within urban
communities.
Class of 1929
Langston Hughes was an American poet,
social activist, novelist, playwright, and
early innovator of jazz poetry movement.
Revered as a leader of the Harlem
Renaissance.
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