Abraham Lincoln University
Glendale, CA 91210
About Abraham Lincoln University
Abraham Lincoln University is a private for-profit university in Glendale, California, enrolling about 25 students. Abraham Lincoln University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $10,440 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Abraham Lincoln University charges 37% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($10,440).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 29% above.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln University | $10,440 | $28,584 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Abraham Lincoln University really?
Key findings
- Abraham Lincoln University charges 37% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($10,440).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 29% above.
Abraham Lincoln University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $10,440
Finding Abraham Lincoln University charges 37% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $10,440. That is 37% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is 29% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 12% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Abraham Lincoln University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Abraham Lincoln University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Abraham Lincoln University is $28,584.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,584 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $20,241 above the California median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $10,536 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Abraham Lincoln University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Abraham Lincoln University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Abraham Lincoln University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$10,440
Avg. net price
$28,584
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $28,584 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,760. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Abraham Lincoln University is known for
Top program completions
- 00.022020
- Law8
- Business Administration and Management, General4
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism1
See earnings & programs for more.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Abraham Lincoln University.
Campus
Location
Glendale, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 91210
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 58% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Not classified (exclusively graduate programs)
Size
Enrollment
25
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 33
- Graduate
- 87
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 53.33%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Abraham Lincoln University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Abraham Lincoln University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Abraham Lincoln University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2018–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | $18,454 |
| 2019 | $6,258 | $6,258 | $15,851 |
| 2020 | $6,400 | $6,400 | — |
| 2021 | $6,440 | $6,440 | — |
| 2022 | $6,480 | $6,480 | — |
| 2023 | $10,440 | $10,440 | $24,825 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Abraham Lincoln University reported total enrollment of about 25 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.0%), Hispanic or Latino (32.0%), and Asian (8.0%). About 53.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Abraham Lincoln University in 2024 is 25 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 33 students. Graduate enrollment is about 87 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
33.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Abraham Lincoln University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 00.0220: 55% male / 45% female
- Law: 38% male / 62% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Abraham Lincoln University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Abraham Lincoln University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Abraham Lincoln University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Abraham Lincoln University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Abraham Lincoln University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Abraham Lincoln University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $995
- California median 0.15× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.14× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.14× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Abraham Lincoln University at a glance
Abraham Lincoln University
Abraham Lincoln University is a private for-profit institution in Glendale, CA, classified as Not classified (exclusively graduate programs).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- 00.0220LawBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian44.0%Hispanic or Latino32.0%Asian8.0%
Schools near Abraham Lincoln University
Other campuses in Glendale, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abraham Lincoln University located?
Abraham Lincoln University is located in Glendale, CA.
What is Abraham Lincoln University's tuition?
Abraham Lincoln University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $10,440 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $28,584 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Abraham Lincoln University cost?
Reported tuition is $10,440 and average net price is $28,584 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,632 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Abraham Lincoln University?
Abraham Lincoln University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 33 students, White (44.0%), Hispanic or Latino (32.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is Abraham Lincoln University public or private?
Abraham Lincoln University is a private for-profit institution located in Glendale, CA.
Is Abraham Lincoln University an HBCU?
No. Abraham Lincoln University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Abraham Lincoln University a tribal college?
No. Abraham Lincoln University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Abraham Lincoln University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Abraham Lincoln University reports 32.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Abraham Lincoln University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Abraham Lincoln University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.