HBCU Spotlight: Lincoln University

As the nation's first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Lincoln University has an important and impactful legacy to live up to. When you join the ranks of our diverse, international student body of more than 2,200, you'll be part of a learning community built on a culture of innovation and excellence. After graduating, you'll be welcomed into a rich, worldwide network of alumni who can open the door to countless career opportunities.

Lincoln University (LU) is a public state-related historically black university (HBCU) in Lower Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as the private Ashmun Institute in 1854, it has been a public institution since 1972. Lincoln is also recognized as the first college-degree-granting HBCU in the country. Its main campus is located on 422 acres (170.8 ha) in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The university has a second location in University City, Philadelphia. Lincoln University provides undergraduate and graduate coursework to approximately 2,000 students. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

While a majority of its students are African Americans, the university has a long history of accepting students of other races and nationalities. Women have received degrees since 1953,

and made up 66% of undergraduate enrollment in 2019.