- Acceptance rate: 66% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 420–500 reading and writing, 400–460 math
- Average net price: $12,910 a year (2022–23)
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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania reported an acceptance rate of 66% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania reviews each application.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania GPA requirements
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania admitted 3,449 of 5,248 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 66%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year university in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, with 1,545 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 420 | 490 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 430 | 460 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 920 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Lincoln University of Pennsylvania looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,910 a year at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT scores do Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students have?
The middle 50% of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 420–500 in reading and writing and 400–460 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
Check Lincoln University of Pennsylvania's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores.
What GPA does Lincoln University of Pennsylvania look for?
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
A lot: Lincoln University of Pennsylvania requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Lincoln University of Pennsylvania accept?
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate was 66% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,449 of 5,248 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Lincoln University of Pennsylvania accept AP credit?
Yes. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania if a parent went there?
Yes. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,910 a year at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Lincoln University of Pennsylvania's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lincoln UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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