With more than 35 undergraduate and four graduate programs to choose from, Lincoln University gives you the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience you'll need to get ahead.

At Lincoln University, students like you come first because you are first. You will enter our campus gates with dreams, goals, and aspirations along with your fellow diverse students from around the country and world.

Discover academic programs that will empower you to Learn, Liberate, and Lead! Since our founding as the nation's first degree-granting historically black college or university (HBCU), Lincoln University has evolved into a premier liberal arts institution.

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).

At Lincoln University, you will find liberal arts and science-based undergraduate degree programs designed to prepare students for careers in today’s fast-paced, technology-based, and global society.

At Lincoln University, we are committed to providing you with a globally centered education and encourage students from all walks of life to apply–from first generation high school graduates, to first in your class honors students, to first time transfer students seeking to join the Lincoln family.

At Lincoln University, we believe our campus offers exceptional - and beautiful - opportunities for you to learn and grow! Choose a convenient visit day and time to participate in an information session and campus tour.

Originally established as The Ashmun Institute, Lincoln University received its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on April 29, 1854, making it the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

MISSIONLincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU), educates and empowers students to lead their communities and change the world.

I am truly honored to greet you as the 14th president of Lincoln University—the first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU).