Lincoln University Acceptance Rate
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,987
- Admitted
- 4,692
- Yield
- 11.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lincoln University's acceptance rate has risen from 27.2% in 2014–15 to 78.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,176 to 5,987 (+16%) over that period.
Its 78.4% rate makes Lincoln University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.7% for women vs 71% for men, a 10.7-point gap). Lincoln University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 11.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,176 | 1,406 | 27.2% | 318 |
| 2015–16 | 3,318 | 3,032 | 91.4% | 458 |
| 2016–17 | 3,685 | 3,211 | 87.1% | 526 |
| 2017–18 | 3,587 | 2,858 | 79.7% | 664 |
| 2018–19 | 7,430 | 3,661 | 49.3% | 542 |
| 2019–20 | 4,429 | 3,666 | 82.8% | 445 |
| 2020–21 | 3,871 | 3,497 | 90.3% | 447 |
| 2021–22 | 3,536 | 2,820 | 79.8% | 477 |
| 2022–23 | 6,699 | 5,400 | 80.6% | 401 |
| 2023–24 | 5,987 | 4,692 | 78.4% | 551 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,137 | 3,379 | 81.7% |
| Men | 1,843 | 1,309 | 71% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–530 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 420–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–22 | 1% |
How Lincoln University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lincoln University's acceptance rate?
Lincoln University's acceptance rate is 78.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,692 admitted of 5,987 applicants).
Is Lincoln University test optional?
Lincoln University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lincoln University?
Lincoln University received 5,987 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,692.
What SAT score do you need for Lincoln University?
Admitted students at Lincoln University typically scored 450–530 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lincoln University getting harder to get into?
Lincoln University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 27.2% in 2014–15 to 78.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lincoln.edu/.