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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania was established in 1854, and is a public college, located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The campus of the university comprises over 55 buildings which are spread across an area of 422 acres. Lincoln University offers more than 35 undergraduate majors, over 20 undergraduate minors, and several pre-professional programs. The University is organized into the following academic divisions:
Lincoln University participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II. Their athletic teams are known as the Lions. The Lions participate in sports activities including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and tracking.
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania is located in Lincoln University, PA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work.
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 450.
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 2,449 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania values student athletics, and belongs to the Division II Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
1570 Baltimore Pike
Lincoln University, PA 19352-0999
General Phone: (484) 365-8000
http://www.lincoln.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 184 | human services |
| Education And Teaching | 61 | education courses, elementary school teaching, English teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, education, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 47 | business management, accounting, finance, actuarial science, human resources management |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | sociology, political science, English, history, anthropology, Spanish language, African-American studies, international relations, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | health and fitness, health and physical education, recreational therapy |
| Media | 22 | communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry, physics, physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology, organizational psychology, psychobiology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 227 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 213 | 6 |
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 2,449 students (2,533 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 94% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 40% |
| New York | 27% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Washington, DC | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 1,772 of its 2,533 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,893 | 2,081 | 35% | 617 | 30% |
| Men | 2,226 | 726 | 33% | 265 | 36% |
| Women | 3,667 | 1,355 | 37% | 352 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 450 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 450 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 450 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,076 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,682 |
| Room and board | $ 7,650 |
| Room charge | $ 4,094 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,438 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,380 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,116 |
Financial Aid:
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 329000)
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 7 |
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 | 24 | $89,413 | 4 | $88,058 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $69,597 | 8 | $69,567 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $52,848 | 15 | $56,371 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $51,457 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $47,590 | 6 | $43,004 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $70,280 | 36 | $60,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division II Independents |
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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