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80.6%Acceptance
$12,512Tuition
1,712Students
52%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,167Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,512
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,384
Average Net Price
$12,912
Students Receiving Financial Aid
66.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,060
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,820
Books & Supplies
$1,597
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,169
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$299/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
31.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
83.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
66.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,585
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,666
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,623
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,201
$110,001+ $16,615

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $48,000 pay around $11,600 annually after aid, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face $18,200 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $46,400 to $72,800 depending on family income. Two-thirds of students receive federal financial aid, though only 13% get institutional grants averaging $11,044.

Graduates carry a median debt of $28,250, translating to $299 monthly payments for a decade. With median earnings of $43,167 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 8% of income. The 32% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle with this burden despite Lincoln's affordable tuition structure.

Pennsylvania residents get the strongest value proposition here. In-state students pay $12,512 in tuition versus $19,384 for out-of-state peers, and they represent 41% of enrollment at this historic HBCU.

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