Lincoln University
Lincoln University is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Lincoln University.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,266 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 664 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 452 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lincoln University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,674, and fees were $3,705. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $12,684 and $4,467 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students2,266 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 2 | 12 |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
26 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 02/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 870 to 1070 |
ACT | 16 to 21 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $20 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $457/credit | |
In State Students | $457/credit | |
Out of State Students | $701/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $567/credit | |
In State Students | $567/credit | |
Out of State Students | $949/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $20,565 | $20,565 | $31,545 |
ADN | 70 | $31,990 | $31,990 | $49,070 |
BSN | 125 | $57,125 | $57,125 | $87,625 |
FNP | 50 | $28,350 | $28,350 | $47,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Lincoln University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 67% | $4,774 |
Other Federal Grant | 21% | $1,499 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $3,022 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $7,056 |
Federal Student Loans | 87% | $6,834 |
Private Loans | 5% | $13,910 |
$18,290
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,191 |
$30,001 to $48,000$17,157 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,254 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,678 |
Over $110,000$24,395 |
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Student Population
2,002
Undergrads
264
Graduates
1,508
Women
758
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
84% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
White |
1% |
Asian |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.