Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
Admissions

Interested in attending Lincoln University, Pennsylvania?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

65
%
Acceptance rate
3.11
Average High School GPA
953
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lincoln University, Pennsylvania?

65%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lincoln University accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,229 people applied and 3,449 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2428 / 3585 (68%)
Men
1021 / 1644 (62%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lincoln University, Pennsylvania by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lincoln University considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lincoln University, Pennsylvania?

3.11
Average High School GPA
953
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Lincoln University, Pennsylvania as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.11.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
9%
3.75-3.99
9%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
17%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
22%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
400
Math Mean
467
75th Percentile
460
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
Verbal Mean
486
75th Percentile
500
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
850
Composite Mean
953
75th Percentile
960

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification
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