When you study at Lincoln University, you get more than just a run-of-the-mill college experience. You will be part of a proud and proven tradition of excellence and education, stemming from our legacy as an HBCU up to our current status as a leading liberal arts institution. You will take on degree programs built around boundary-pushing curriculums that ground you in established knowledge while preparing you for the ideas and innovations of tomorrow.
At Lincoln, you will be challenged to achieve and learn more than you thought possible, to push yourself and advance and gain the skills that can change and define your life. You'll also get the support and encouragement you need to meet every challenge head-on and overcome it. Our class sizes are small, offering a personalized learning experience where you won't get lost in the shuffle or treated like a number. You'll work directly with our passionate and expert faculty, 88% of whom have reached the highest level of study in their fields.
From our popular mass communication program to our renowned business programs to our nursing program—we're one of the few HBCUs to offer one—to our unique Pan-Africana studies program, and many more, you'll be able to pursue a major that you are truly excited about and build the skills for a career where you can excel.
Explore the programs and majors we offer below or apply now and discover the college experience that will empower you to Learn, Liberate, and Lead!
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Semesters and Summer Sessions
We offer undergraduate courses during two 15-week semesters and one or two six-week summer sessions each year. The academic year for financial aid is defined as 30 weeks of instruction during which time a full-time student is expected to complete 24 credit hours.
You are considered a full-time undergraduate student if you take 12 or more credits during a fall or spring semester. The standard full-time tuition is charged to all undergraduates taking between 12 and 18 credits per semester. During a summer session, six or more credits is considered a full-time course load. Check with the Office of the Bursar for complete details on tuition and the other fees.
To promote the sense of community that sets Lincoln apart, all of our major programs are on-campus and in person, though there are options for online summer sessions.
