by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Lincoln University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Lincoln University varied between $27,358.00 and up to $34,230.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: roughly $27,358.00 in-state against $34,230.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $12,512.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,846.00 |
| Total cost | $27,358.00 |
| That is 42% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,358.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,528.00 |
| Net price | $13,830.00 |
| That is 28% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,358.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,494.00 |
| Net price | $12,864.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $19,384.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,846.00 |
| Total cost | $34,230.00 |
| That is 78% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $34,230.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,528.00 |
| Net price | $20,702.00 |
| That is 8% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $34,230.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,494.00 |
| Net price | $19,736.00 |
| That is 3% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by roughly 2.7% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $13,210.00 | $14,202.00 | $28,093.00 |
| Senior year | $14,304.00 | $15,378.00 | $30,421.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $55,009.00 | $59,139.00 | $116,987.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,956.00 | $22,530.00 | $44,568.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $633.00 | $681.00 | $1,346.00 |
| Total amount paid | $75,965.00 | $81,669.00 | $161,555.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $13,210.00 | $14,202.00 | $28,093.00 |
| Senior year | $13,565.00 | $14,584.00 | $28,849.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $26,775.00 | $28,785.00 | $56,942.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,200.00 | $10,966.00 | $21,693.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $308.00 | $331.00 | $655.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,975.00 | $39,752.00 | $78,635.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $20,267.00 | $21,259.00 | $35,150.00 |
| Senior year | $21,945.00 | $23,020.00 | $38,062.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $84,394.00 | $88,525.00 | $146,373.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $32,151.00 | $33,725.00 | $55,763.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $971.00 | $1,019.00 | $1,684.00 |
| Total amount paid | $116,546.00 | $122,250.00 | $202,136.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Freshman year | $20,267.00 | $21,259.00 | $35,150.00 |
| Senior year | $20,811.00 | $21,830.00 | $36,095.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $41,078.00 | $43,089.00 | $71,245.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,649.00 | $16,415.00 | $27,142.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $473.00 | $496.00 | $820.00 |
| Total amount paid | $56,727.00 | $59,504.00 | $98,387.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $14,977.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $12,912.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,585.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $11,666.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,623.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,201.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,615.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Lincoln University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Lincoln University amounts to $22,862.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Moderate ($20-30k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,750.00 |
| 25th | $8,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $22,862.00 |
| 75th | $35,000.00 |
| 90th | $44,500.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $23,000.00 |
| Middle income | $22,000.00 |
| High income | $23,041.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $22,868.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $22,450.00 |
First-gen students at Lincoln University carry $418.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Lincoln University comes to $2,000.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Lincoln University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 17.4% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Lincoln University total $506,946,120.00 over 16,191 borrowers.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 11 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,847.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,789.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Lincoln University, keep these questions in mind:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.