by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Lincoln University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Lincoln University amounted to $13,150 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees came to $550; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,600 |
| Fees | $550 |
| Total | $13,150 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Lincoln University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Lincoln University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Lincoln University is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Lincoln University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Lincoln University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,420 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,420 |
| One Year Ago | $10,920 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,600 |
The following chart shows how tuition at LU California has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 15.4%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $15,173 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.65%, so a year from now students could pay around $13,630.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,630 |
| In 2 Years | $14,127 |
| In 3 Years | $14,642 |
| In 4 Years | $15,176 |
| In 5 Years | $15,730 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $57,575.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Lincoln University, go to the Lincoln University Financial Aid page.
