# Lincoln University-California

> Lincoln University-California is a private nonprofit university in Oakland, CA, with 204 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $10,889 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 80%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $77,205.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/lincoln-university-california-1502
- Location: Oakland, CA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Business school
- Official website: https://lincolnuca.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 117557
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $14,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,050 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $10,889 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 0% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 80% |
| First-year retention rate | 88.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $77,205 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 204 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Lincoln University-California tuition?

Tuition at Lincoln University-California is $14,050 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $10,889 a year.

### What is the average net price at Lincoln University-California?

The average net price at Lincoln University-California, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $10,889 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Lincoln University-California?

80% of first-time, full-time students at Lincoln University-California graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Lincoln University-California?

The closest matches are Oak Valley College, Pacific States University, and Menlo College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/lincoln-university-california-1502. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.