Lincoln University
Oakland, CA 94612-2801
About Lincoln University
Lincoln University is a private research university in Oakland, California, enrolling about 204 students. Lincoln University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,150 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,695 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 62% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 100.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,695.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University | $13,150 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| 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 Lincoln University really?
Key findings
- Lincoln University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,150).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is 62% above.
Lincoln University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,150
Finding Lincoln University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,150. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is 62% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 11% above.
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 non-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 Lincoln University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Lincoln University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lincoln University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,150
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $52,600. 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 Lincoln University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General36
- 05.10917
- Finance, General5
- International Business/Trade/Commerce2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lincoln University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lincoln University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Lincoln University.
Campus
Location
Oakland, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 94612-2801
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is 13% below the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
Size
Enrollment
204
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 238
- Graduate
- 232
- Full-time share
- 99%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 0.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for 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 Lincoln University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Lincoln University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,105 | $10,105 | $15,577 |
| 2014 | $10,105 | $10,105 | $15,080 |
| 2015 | $10,215 | $10,215 | — |
| 2016 | $10,575 | $10,575 | $15,915 |
| 2017 | $10,830 | $10,830 | $16,112 |
| 2018 | $11,110 | $11,110 | $18,310 |
| 2019 | $11,230 | $11,230 | — |
| 2020 | $11,390 | $11,390 | — |
| 2021 | $11,420 | $11,420 | $14,128 |
| 2022 | $11,420 | $11,420 | $28,597 |
| 2023 | $11,420 | $11,420 | — |
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
Lincoln University reported total enrollment of about 204 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 68% male and 32% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (40.2%), White (26.0%), and Black or African American (23.0%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lincoln University in 2024 is 204 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 238 students. Graduate enrollment is about 232 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
88.9%
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
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Lincoln University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 61% male / 39% female
- 05.1091: 43% male / 57% female
- Finance, General: 80% male / 20% 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.
Lincoln University graduates earn a median of $53,695 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lincoln University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $53,695.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Lincoln University graduates report median earnings of $53,695 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Lincoln University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lincoln University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lincoln University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lincoln University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.9%
- California median 1.4 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 7.7 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 20.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,583
- California median 0.55× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.58× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.73× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,946
- California median 0.92× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.85× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.82× 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.
Lincoln University at a glance
Lincoln University
Lincoln University is a private non-profit institution in Oakland, CA, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, General05.1091Finance, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Non-Resident Alien40.2%White or Caucasian26.0%Black or African American23.0%
Schools near Lincoln University
Other campuses in Oakland, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln University located?
Lincoln University is located in Oakland, CA.
What is Lincoln University's tuition?
Lincoln University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,150 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Lincoln University cost?
Reported tuition is $13,150 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lincoln University?
Lincoln University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 238 students, Non-Resident Alien (40.2%), White (26.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lincoln University earn?
Median earnings are $44,602 six years after entry and $53,695 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Lincoln University public or private?
Lincoln University is a private nonprofit institution located in Oakland, CA.
Is Lincoln University an HBCU?
No. Lincoln University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lincoln University a tribal college?
No. Lincoln University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lincoln University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lincoln University does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.9%).
Is Lincoln University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for 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.