Lincoln is located in a large city, in Oakland, CA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Lincoln top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study business and management.
Lincoln maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Lincoln offers classes to 319 students (196 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Lincoln University is to provide a synthesis of innovative and traditional education leading to outstanding professional opportunities for American and Internationsl students. Educational programs for graduate and undgraduate studies, as well as certificate programs are developed to provide entry to successful careers and tools for professional development. With degrees in busines,s computer science, criminal justice, diagnostic imaging and certificates in allied health fields, the students of Lincoln University are well prepared to enter the job market with skills that meet the needs of the contemporary workplace."
More complete details are provided below.
Lincoln University Oakland
401 15th Street
Oakland, CA 94612-2801
General Phone: (510) 628-8010
http://www.lincolnuca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 49 | business management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, medical staff tech |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | English |
Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 43 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lincoln had a total enrollment of 319 students (196 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 31% |
| Graduate | 69% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 89% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 48% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,845 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,845 |
| Books and supplies | $ 625 |
Financial Aid:
Lincoln participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 697500)
Lincoln has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $25,625 | 3 | $25,625 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $25,625 | 3 | $25,625 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lincoln Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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