Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
- Public
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania: international tuition 15,596 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 35,377 USD, acceptance rate 65.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 71.
A Vietnamese first-year applicant may apply for the International Student Merit Scholarship if they will hold an F-1 visa and meet its criteria. There is no clear evidence of institutional need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 64.3% of applicants (3,545 of 5,512). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 420–500, Math 400–460. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 71+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 35,377 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 32 international students got financial aid, 25,798 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/5. You apply through Common Black College Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
International tuition is 15,596 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 35,377 USD.
Does Lincoln University of Pennsylvania offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A Vietnamese first-year applicant may apply for the International Student Merit Scholarship if they will hold an F-1 visa and meet its criteria. There is no clear evidence of institutional need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Lincoln University of Pennsylvania require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 71.
What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
The acceptance rate is 65.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international merit scholarship requires a scholarship application, but the sources lack one qualifying quote that jointly establishes international merit and automatic consideration.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether Lincoln uses need-blind admission for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; they only mention a scholarship application.
Scholarships at this school
International Student Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool pageTuition & General Fees
This scholarship explicitly supports international students enrolled on an F-1 visa.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 15, 2025
International Scholars ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/04Priority filing date
U.S. student figures2025–26Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- English proficiencyiEnglish proficiency proof is required for applicants whose native language is not English.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Recommended international deadline, spring semesterApplicationabout17days
- Recommended international deadline, fall semesterApplication+198 days
What the school weighs in admission
- GPAVery important
- Rigor of secondary school recordConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data