Lincoln University

Lincoln University is a small private non-profit specialized institution located in Oakland, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 204. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader California postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. The 4-year graduation rate is 76%, 31 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $53,695. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.