Lincoln University
About Lincoln University
Learn. Liberate. Lead.
When you choose Lincoln University, you're doing more than just enrolling at a school. You're becoming part of a campus community that is tight like a family and filled with people who look out for each other. You're becoming part of the latest chapter in a long and proud history of learning at the nation's first degree-granting historically black college and university (HBCU).
Most importantly, you're enrolling at a highly ranked and recognized top-tier liberal arts school, where you'll be educated, challenged, and empowered to succeed, gaining tools and connections to build a rewarding career and truly impact your community and the world.
Our Dear Old Orange and Blue
As our Alma Mater school song calls it, our "dear old Orange and Blue" has been devoted to and defined by our core values of respect, responsibility, and ultimately, results. Those values and our commitment to the success of our students have long attracted an interracial and international body of enrollees from our community, region, and around the world.
Since our founding in 1854, our impact has been tremendous. In fact, during our first 100 years, Lincoln graduated approximately 20 percent of the black physicians and more than 10 percent of the black attorneys in the nation. Our alumni have led more than 35 colleges and universities and scores of prominent churches. They also include U.S. ambassadors; mission chiefs; federal, state, and municipal judges; mayors; and city managers. Others have made names for themselves in creative and entertainment fields, including writers, directors, comedians, and film executives.
Life-Changing Learning
Today, our esteemed liberal arts and science-based degree programs serve our diverse student body, giving them the knowledge and skillset to achieve their goals and aspirations, whether those are finding a job, pursuing further education, or becoming a more knowledgeable global citizen. Our dedicated faculty, who have risen to the top of their fields, teach in small classes, ensuring that every one of our students has the support and opportunity to succeed.
It's all overseen by an administration and president that is genuinely devoted to both our mission and vision to be a model liberal arts institution and our students. They focus on creating a holistic, well-rounded college experience that goes beyond the classroom to incorporate hands-on work, experiential learning, and a vibrant social and campus life.