First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lincoln.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 64 |
| Human Services | 43 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 32 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 |
| Finance | 14 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Psychology | 13 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
50% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 19% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
New Castle (ILG)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.3 of 20
Elevation
536 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
18.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
23 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,730 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Delaware13 mi
- Goldey-Beacom College13 mi
- Wilmington University20 mi
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania20 mi
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania23 mi
- Immaculata University24 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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