Applying to Lincoln (Lincoln University, PA)

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
78.37%	970

Lincoln University's acceptance rate is 78.37% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,987 students applied and 4,692 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Lincoln.

Lincoln's acceptance rate places 36th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 970 and the ACT score is 22 at Lincoln. Lincoln's SAT score ranks 63rd out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Lincoln, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Lincoln University is 78.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.74%. 1,843 men and 4,137 women applied to Lincoln and 1,309 men and 3,379 women students were accepted.

Among them, 181 men and 370 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Lincoln.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Lincoln
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,987	1,843	4,137	0	0
Admitted	4,692	1,309	3,379	0	0
Enrolled	551	181	370	0	0
Acceptance Rate	78.37%	71.03%	81.68%	-	-
Yield	11.74%	13.83%	10.95%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Lincoln University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 79 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 8 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Lincoln.

The median SAT score is 970 with 490 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 530 and the 25^th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 520 and 25^th percentile is 420 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 22 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Lincoln. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at Lincoln University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Lincoln
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	870	970	1050
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	490	530
SAT Math	420	480	520
ACT Composite	18	22	22
ACT Math	16	20	21
ACT English	17	19	21

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Lincoln University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 551 first-year students enrolled in Lincoln. The proportion of full-time students is 96.91% and part-time students is 3.09%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 32.85% and women students is 67.15%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Lincoln.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Lincoln
	Total	Men	Women
Total	551	181	370
Full-time	534	172	362
Part-time	17	9	8

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Lincoln. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lincoln University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Lincoln Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Lincoln.

Admission Information for Applying to Lincoln
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.lincoln.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://lincoln.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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