Lincoln University, located in a rural setting in Lincoln University, PA, is only 45 miles southwest of Philadelphia and also conveniently located near Harrisburg, PA; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, MD; and other points of interest in the northeast. Lincoln University is a historically black university that has a rich history and world renowned alumni. It was chartered in 1854 as Ashmun Institute and was the first institution in the world to provide higher education in arts and science for males of African descent. The college was renamed Lincoln University after President Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Academics
Lincoln University has four schools: School of Humanities, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, School of Social Sciences and Behavioral Studies, and School of Graduate Studies. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are offered.
Twenty-two undergraduates majors are available, and six master’s programs.
Programs in the School of Humanities include English and mass communications, foreign languages and literatures, philosophy and religion, and visual and performing arts.
Programs in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are mathematics, physics, computer science, biology, chemistry, and environment science.
Programs in the School of Social Sciences and Behavioral Studies include business and information technology (including accounting, management, and finance); education; health, physical education, and recreation; history and political science; psychology; sociology and anthropology; and pre-law certification.
The programs in the School of Graduate Studies are master of education, master of human services, master of science in school administration, master of science in administration with concentration in human resources or budget/finance, master of science in reading, and master of science in mathematics
Majors with the highest enrollment are criminal justice/safety studies, elementary education and teaching. Disciplines with highest percentage of awarded degrees are education, business/marketing, communication technologies, biological/life sciences, and computer and information services.
Lincoln University also offers 3-2 programs in science/engineering with Drexel University, Pennsylvania State University, Howard University, University of Delaware, Temple University, Widener University, and New Jersey Institute of Technology. Lincoln University offers 2-2 nursing programs with West Chester University.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania.
Lincoln accepts applications from students after completion of their junior year in high school. The school has rolling admissions, and students are encouraged to apply by April 15 for August admission and by December 15 for January admission. To apply, students need to submit a completed application, a high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and an application fee. A GED is also accepted. There are also special admissions instructions for graduate, international, and transfer students on the web.
Very important considerations for admission are class rank and rigor of secondary school record; important factors for admission are GPA, recommendations, standardized test scores, talent, and ability; other factors considered for admission are essay, alumni/ae relation, character or personal qualities, extracurricular activities, interview, level of applicant interest, state residency, and volunteer work.
Graduate Program Admissions
Admissions for the graduate programs are as follows:
Master of Human Services: Applicant must be working full-time in a paid position in the human services field. Those with a bachelor’s degree must have one year of such experience; those without a bachelor’s degree must have at least five years of progressively responsible autonomy as paid employee in human services. Applicants must also choose a mentor who will guide them through the program.
Master of Education applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA from an accredited university or college, pass PRAXIS I, and submit a 300-500 word essay on future goals and three letters of recommendation.
Master of Reading applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, a state-issued teaching certificate, three letters of recommendation, and a 300-500 essay on a contemporary literacy issue.
Applicants for the Master of Science in Administration degree can specialize either in finance or human resources management. They must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university; a resume of work experiences; take an optional GRE or Miller Analogies Test; submit a 500 word essay about past academic accomplishments, future goals, and interest in the program; submit three letters of recommendations, and have an interview with the admissions officer and program director.
Financial Aid
To begin the financial aid process, first file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To receive financial aid, you must be admitted or enrolled in a degree program and maintain satisfactory academic progress towards a degree. You should provide all documentation requested by Lincoln’s Financial Aid Office.
Types of financial aid available includes school grants and scholarships, outside scholarships, student employment, and veterans’ benefits. The Financial Aid Office can also provide you with loan information, international student information, and study abroad program information.
A variety of financial aid forms are available on the Lincoln University website.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 651st for the average student loan amount.
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Lincoln University has many notable alumni including Langston Hughes, poet; Thurgood Marshall, U.S. Supreme Court Justice; Hildrus Poindexter, authority on tropical disease; Roscoe Lee Brown, author and actor; Jacqueline Allen, judge, Philadelphia; Eric Webb, author and poet; Nnamdi Azikiwe, first president of Nigeria; Kwame Nkrumah, first president of Ghana; James Robinson, founder of Crossroads Africa (model for the Peace Corps); and Sibusio Nkomo, chairperson of the National Policy Institute of South Africa.
The University claims that over its 100-year history, it has graduated about 20 percent of the black physicians and about 10 percent of the black attorneys in the U.S. It also states that its alumni have headed 35 prominent colleges and universities and many prominent churches. Some have served as ambassadors or mission chiefs, and many are federal, state, and city judges, as well as mayors and city managers.
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Additional School Information
The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is home to the Center of Health Disparities, which is dedicated to all issues related to minority health and health disparities
Lincoln offers and is involved with many important programs, including assisting the development of the Liberian education system. The education system was destroyed by the country’s 14 year civil war. When Lincoln University was formerly Ashmun Institute, it was instrumental in building the Republic of Liberia.
Lincoln University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Bibliography
Complete Book of Colleges, New York: Random House, Inc., 2010. Print.
Lincoln University. Web. June 5, 2011
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
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8 months agoClass of 2006
There are good and bad points about Lincoln as I am sure is the case with many other schools. Its language programme is a pretty weak one, you can graduate with a degree in a language and not be fluent. On the positive side though, they encourage you to spend at least a semester in a country in which the language is spoken. I would suggest you do this early on and get a good foundation rather than at Lincoln. I was able to spend 2 semesters in France while a student at Lincoln.
Yes, the school can be ghetto, and the food is most often terrible, but your professors know your name, you make great friendships and people go on to attend really wonderful graduate schools. A lot of the people in my year have their Masters degree, some have recently graduated from medical school, others are enrolled in PhD programmes. Lincoln is definitely not going to hamper you from doing something with your life. You can take advantage of the good that the school has to offer.
over 1 year agoElle
Iam a proud graduate of Lincoln University in the mid 80's. This is a wonderful school. Many of the graduates are very accomplished /sucessful . You will build close lasting relationships . I found the faculty to be caring and very knowledgeable . Many graduates of this institution have been excepted and graduated from Law School, Medical school and some are teachers. Work hard and you will benefit !
almost 2 years agoDenira Mzzlincoln ((at)) aol dot com
This is a very good school. It's not perfect, but students can make it what they want it to be.
almost 2 years agoAmora D. rodalyn_david ((at)) live dot com
Here is an honest assessment of middle-of-nowhere Lincoln University; I would encourage anyone who wants a fine education, close knit environment along with personable and knowledgeable faculty who care about your success to consider this school. Those were without a doubt the best four years of my life. Yes parts of the campus can be ghetto, yes people can be ghetto but there is a beauty about Lincoln and many of it's students are serious about their education. You will be challenged into becoming a leader and how to compete in the real world. School spirit is high now because of the returning football team and marching band. The one issue about Lincoln is that it is lagging behind in the technology area (i.e., old computers), (I graduated in 2009) don't know if this has or will change soon. Also, unless you are a top student coming in, it may be difficult to secure funding(free money) for financial aid. In terms of the food, there are good and bad choices available, most students will opt for the greasy junk cause it tastes good and/or its convenient. Be disciplined and make healthy choices because they are there.
almost 3 years agoDoesn't Matter poppyfuture09 ((at)) aol dot com
Lincoln University is a horrible school and the staff is totally disorganized. I just transferred out last semester and I just want to say if your thinking about going there you should really re-think it. The dorms are dirty and the water is contaminated. In the warmer season the gnats are all over the place just sticking to EVERYTHING and there are rats...matter fact they even have stray cats and when it rains worms and frogs EVERYWHERE. The food in the cafe is horrible so you'll be using up all your flex dollars eating greasy food from the grill. And just to comment on the last comment that was left about Lincoln...who is Dr.Nelson? Oh yeah he's the president...could've sure fooled me the way he was never around. But anywho don't waste your money on Lincoln because that school is a waste.
about 3 years agoBrenda (Morton) Wilson bmmwilson723 ((at)) aol dot com
Attending Lincoln University - Class of 1976 - afforded me the opportunity to meet young men and women from around the world. It was an experience that I will never forget. It fills my heart to read from time to time about the accomplishments of the university. Upon entering the 21st century, I was overjoyed to see that the university, under the leadership of Dr. Nelson, has put in place many visions needed for the university to compete with other schools. I am proud to be a product of Lincoln University!
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There are good and bad points about Lincoln as I am sure is the case with many other schools. Its language programme is a pretty weak one, you can graduate with a degree in a language and not be fluent. On the positive side though, they encourage you to spend at least a semester in a country in which the language is spoken. I would suggest you do this early on and get a good foundation rather than at Lincoln. I was able to spend 2 semesters in France while a student at Lincoln. Yes, the school can be ghetto, and the food is most often terrible, but your professors know your name, you make great friendships and people go on to attend really wonderful graduate schools. A lot of the people in my year have their Masters degree, some have recently graduated from medical school, others are enrolled in PhD programmes. Lincoln is definitely not going to hamper you from doing something with your life. You can take advantage of the good that the school has to offer.