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 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 26 miles radius of Lincoln University
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Center for Arts & Technology - West Grove Campus
3 miles away |
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University of Delaware
13 miles away |
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Delaware Institute of Health Sciences
15 miles away |
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Delcastle Technical High School
17 miles away |
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Camtech, Inc.
18 miles away |
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Leads School of Technology
19 miles away |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
20 miles away |
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Delaware Skills Center
21 miles away |
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Harrisburg Area Community College - Lancaster Campus
24 miles away |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
26 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Shepherd University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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University of South Carolina-Aiken
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Keene State College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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University of Mary Washington
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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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
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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.
