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2019-2020

LEARN. LIBERATE. LEAD.

THE NATION’S

FIRST

DEGREE-GRANTING HBCU

MISSION

LEARN.

Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU), educates and empowers students to lead their communities and change the world.

We provide our students with a rigorous liberal arts education through active and collaborative opportunities.

AERIAL VIEW OF LINCOLN UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS

LIBERATE.

LEAD.

We integrate academic and co-curricular p r o g ra m s w i t h t h e U n i v e r i st y 's distinct legacy of global engagement, social responsibility and leadership development.

We cultivate character, values and standards of excellence developing and empowering students to become re s p o n s i b l e c i t i ze n s o f a g l o ba l community.

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LEARN. Find Your Passion Undergraduate Majors Accounting Anthropology Biochemistry and Molecular Bio Biology Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Engineering Science English Liberal Arts Environmental Science Finance French Health Science History Human Services

Information Technology Management Mass Communications Mathematics Music Nursing Pan-Africana Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Spanish Visual Arts

Undergraduate Minors Accounting Anthropology Arabic Biology Black Studies Chinese Computer Science Criminal Justice Economics English Liberal Arts Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Science Ethics Finance French History Human Services 3 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 2019-2020

Information Technology International Relations Japanese Management Mass Communications Mathematics Museum Studies Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Spanish Visual Arts

TOP 30 HBCU

(U.S. News & World Report)

Lincoln University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Investing In Your Future Education is an investment. Financial aid assists families with the cost of a Lincoln University education. Students are encouraged to apply early for maximum consideration.

To receive federal, state, or certain institutional aid, you are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The application can be completed online at fafsa.ed.gov beginning October 1. Once completed, students will receive a federal Student Aid Report (SAR). To avoid delays in processing, students are encouraged to link their family’s federal tax information to the FAFSA through the IRS Retrieval tool.

O u r Tu i t i o n F r e e z e Program means that students may be eligible to keep the same tuition rates for up to 3 additional years at Lincoln University.

Lincoln University’s Federal School Code:

003290 Office of Financial Aid 800-561-2606 484-365-8198 (fax) financialaid@lincoln.edu www.lincoln.edu/financialaid (*International students are not eligible for federal or state aid but may be eligible for institutional funds.)

97%

of Lincoln University students receive financial aid

Among The Best Money Magazine named Lincoln a “Best College” in its national rankings using unique measures: educational quality, affordability and alumni success.

Merit Scholarships Merit scholarships are available on a competitive basis for freshmen, transfer, and international students, considering outstanding academic achievement and standardized test scores as well as co-curricular involvement demonstrated in the scholarship application process.

Visit www.lincoln.edu/admissions for more information.

60% of Lincoln University students receive institutional scholarships LEARN. LIBERATE. LEAD. 4

START YOUR JOURNEY HERE Apply Online Freshmen Current high school students or high school graduates who have not enrolled in a post-secondary institution can apply as a freshman.

Step 1: Complete the application for admission, which can be found online at www.lincoln.edu/apply.

Step 2: Submit the following documents: High school transcript SAT or ACT scores International Students: Must submit additional documentation for admission visit www.lincoln.edu/admissions for a complete list of application requirements.

Wright Hall

FREE

ONLINE APPLICATION! Transfers Applicants who have previously matriculated at another higher education institution(s) will be considered for admission as a transfer student.

Step 1: Complete the application for admission, which can be found online at www.lincoln.edu/apply.

Step 2: Submit the following documents: Official final high school transcript Official transcript(s) from all colleges or universities previously attended Transfer Student Certification Form from all colleges or universities previously attended SAT or ACT Test results if not transferring 12 credit hours (100-level or higher)

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Visit Us

DISCOVER WHAT BEING A

LINCOLN LION IS LIKE Come see Lincoln’s world-class programs, facilities, and faculty firsthand. Our Student Ambassadors will guide you on a scenic tour and share the rich history of Lincoln as you explore our beautiful campus.

Schedule a Tour Today:

www.lincoln.edu/campus-tour

Stay Connected The admissions mobile app provides updates on application requirements, academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, and campus tours to assist you with the admissions process. Download the app today by searching “Lincoln University Admissions”

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LIBERATE. Not all cheerleaders wear uniforms.

Lincoln University's 6th Man brings the noise.

Student Life Lincoln provides many opportunities for students to engage and interact with other students outside the classroom to further enhance their college experience.

No matter what you’re into, there is likely a group of students who share your interests.

50+

Student Organizations

2:1

Female-to-Male Ratio

ROTC

Approx.

Preparation available for Active Service or Army Reserves/Nat. Guard

GREEK LIFE

2,000

Undergraduates

The Divine Nine Social Fellowships Band Fraternity & Sorority Music Fraternity

Worldwide

30 States and 18 Countries Represented

Study Abroad The Office of International Programs seeks to provide opportunities in international education through study abroad and university exchange programs. These experiences are designed to expose students to international travel and study for academic credit at universities around the world.

50 +

Countries Traveled

Athletics Study Hard, Play Harder Lincoln considers physical education, recreational sports, and intercollegiate athletics an integral part of every student’s education.

The athletics program is a NCAA Division II member institution and sponsors 11 varsity sports that compete in the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) as well as cheerleading.

www.lulions.com

NCAA Division II Athletics (CIAA) Men’s Sports

Women’s Sports

Baseball Basketball Cheerleading* Cross Country Football Track and Field

Basketball Cheerleading* Cross Country Soccer Softball Track and Field Volleyball

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LEAD. Since our founding and to this present day, Lincoln University graduates have distinguished themselves in many fields including medicine, science, business,

Angel Mobley ʼ10 Major: Business Management CEO of Halo Cosmetics

Ashton Burrell MSB ’14, ʼ16 Major: Business Management Chairman of the Human Relations Council NJ

Diosdado Sima ʼ15 Major: French Founder of Visionary Society

Brandon Harris ʼ13 Major: Political Science/Religion Chaplain to Law Center & Main Campus of Georgetown University

Stephanie Frazin ʼ11 Major: Biology/Anthropology Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Physician at University of Illinois, Chicago

Rotimi Ibidapo ʼ15 Major: Computer Science/Accounting Financial Card Analyst at JP Morgan

Nobuko Maybin ʼ15 Major: French Foreign Service Officer for US Department of State

Regan Farley ʼ12 Major: Mass Communications Founder and CEO of Regan Farley Agency

Aaron White ʼ18 Major: Nursing Registered Nurse at Wilmington Hospital

Benjamin Kibugi, ESQ ʼ14 Major: Political Science/Pre-Law Assistant State Attorney for Cook County State Attorney’s Office

D’Ante Smith ʼ12 Major: Mass Communication ESPN Content Associate

Maalik Murphy ʼ13 Major: Criminal Justice New York City Police Officer

technology, education, law and the arts.

88% of recent graduates feel as though the University contributed to their knowledge, skills, and personal development

84% of recent graduates participated in at least one High Impact Practice, such as research, internships, and study-abroad

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In addition to our more well-known graduates — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall ’30; poet and playwright Langston Hughes ’29; the first president of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe ’30; and the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah ’39 — Lincoln University and its graduates have participated in the founding of eight U.S. universities and launched the model for what became the U.S. Peace Corps.

Unique Post-Graduate Opportunities Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The Horace Mann Bond-Leslie Pinckney Hill Scholarship Program

Full Tuition Opportunity The Horace Mann Bond-Leslie Pinckney Hill Scholarship allows Lincoln University to provide continuity from its proud past to its promising future. Named in part for Horace Mann Bond ʼ23 and the eighth president of the University, the scholarship provides full tuition, fees and textbooks for students enrolling in a variety of programs at Pennsylvania state-related institutions.

Horace Mann Bond ʼ23 8th President of Lincoln University

Deadline: April 18th of each year.

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Undergraduate Admissions 1570 Baltimore Pike Lincoln University, PA 19352 800-790-0191 phone 484-365-8109 fax admissions@lincoln.edu www.lincoln.edu/admissions

Lincoln University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, employment, or admissions.

For non-discrimination policy inquiries: Gerard Garlic, Title IX Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, Wright Hall 107 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

Phone: 484-746-0000