SAT and ACT scores

Lincoln University SAT and ACT scores

Lincoln University, PA · public college · 1,717 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%820–960Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing420–50025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math400–46025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT920Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT39–55From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate66%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Lincoln University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Lincoln University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Lincoln University scored 820 to 960, with an average of 920. A score at or above 890 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

Does Lincoln University require the SAT or ACT?

Lincoln University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Lincoln University accept the CLT?

Lincoln University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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