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Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    45%
  • Majors Available
    41
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Retention Rate
    70%

AP Credit Policy

Lincoln University participates in the College Board Advanced Placement Program and awards course exemptions and college credit to entering students with qualifying scores. Students who have received a score of three or higher on any of the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Board will be eligible, in the area of each examination, for advanced placement and credit toward graduation as determined by the appropriate department. Lincoln University is a participant in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). The University will grant credit for CLEP General Examination and Subject Examinations. CLEP General Examination credits will be granted to entering freshmen on the basis of Lincoln University norms. CLEP General and Subject Examination Credit will be granted to freshmen, transfer or current students according to the requirements established by the American Council on Education (ACE). Department approval must be obtained before taking a subject examination. The student should contact the Registrar's Office for other requirements.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33ART 105
3-D Art and Design33ART 230
Art History33ART 104
Biology36BIO 100 and Biology Elective
58BIO 100 and Biology Elective
Calculus AB34MTH 210
Calculus BC38MTH 210, 211
Chemistry33CHE 100
Chinese Language and Culture33CHI 100
46CHI 100, 101
Comparative Government and Politics33POL 102 (non-Political Science majors) POL 216 (Political Science majors)
Computer Science A33Not available
Computer Science Principles33CSC 105
Drawing33ART 103
English Language and Composition43CMP 120
56CMP 120 AND Liberal Arts Elective
English Literature and Composition43CMP 120
56CMP 120, ENG 205
Environmental Science44ENV 100, 100L
European History36HIS 190, 191
French Language and Culture33FRE 100
46FRE 100, 101
German Language and Culture33GER 100
46GER 100, 101
Human Geography33Not available
Japanese Language and Culture33FLL 100
46FLL 100, 101
Latin33FLL 100
46FLL 100, 101
Macroeconomics33ECO 200
Microeconomics33ECO 201
Music Theory34MUS 113 and MUS 113L
44TH 141
Physics 133PHY 180
44PHY 100, 100L
Physics 233Physics Elective
44PHY 101, 101L
Physics C: Mechanics33Physics Elective
44PHY 200, 200L
Psychology33PSY 100 (non-Psychology majors) Liberal Arts Elective (Psychology majors)
Research33Not available
Seminar43CMP-120
Spanish Language and Culture33SPA 100
46SPA 100, 101
Spanish Literature and Culture33FRE 201, SPA 201
43FRE 305, SPA 320
Statistics33MSD 205 (BUS Only), MSD 105 will be waived MTH 120 (non-BUS Only)
United States Government and Politics33POL 100
United States History36HIS 180, 181
World History: Modern36HIS 150, 151
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Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Certificate

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
    • African Studies
    • Anthropology

  • B

    • Behavioral Neuroscience
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General

  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Counseling Psychology
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

  • D

    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

  • E

    • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Engineering Science
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Environmental Science

  • F

    • Finance, General
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • French Language and Literature

  • H

    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • History, General
    • Human Services, General

  • I

    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    • Information Technology

  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  • M

    • Mathematics, General
    • Music, General

  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physical Sciences, General
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General

  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Religion/Religious Studies

  • S

    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, Other

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Double Major
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • ROTC, Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Weekend College

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