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Lincoln University

Lincoln University
P.O. Box 179
Lincoln University, PA 19352

Official telephone: (484) 365-8000
Fax number: (484) 365-8109
Website: www.lincoln.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Kimberly Taylor-Benns,
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
Contacting the office: 800 790-0191
484 365-8109 (fax)
admiss@lu.lincoln.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: April 1
Final filing date for fall: July 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $20
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 800, rank in top two-fifths of secondary school class, and minimum 2.5 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT, August 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 5 required, 5 recommended
Other: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 21 required, 21 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average SAT I: 844 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 770 - 920
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 16 - 21
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 94%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 20%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: Reply is recommended within 30 days of acceptance.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $75, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $200
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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