25 in '25 – Rising Enrollment Demonstrates Lincoln’s Bright Future 

Kicking off 2025 with 25 reasons to celebrate Lincoln University

As the new year kicks off, we are rolling out “25 in ‘25” points of pride to build on last year’s momentum and keep propelling the University to future success.

Today, we are celebrating rising enrollment at our storied HBCU – demonstrating how our continued investments in our future are attracting some of the best and brightest from across the country:

• As of 2024, Lincoln saw a 14.17% increase in overall enrollment compared to Fall 2023, with total enrollment this fall reaching 2,054 – the highest since 2019.
• Full-time student enrollment also saw a notable rise of 15.85%, growing from 1,143 to 1,440.
  
• New student enrollment surged to 848, marking a 27.33% rise compared to Fall 2023. 
• International students now make up 9% of the Lincoln University student body and represent 38 countries around the world.
• The University also saw significant growth in full-time graduate student enrollment, reflecting continued interest and success in advanced degree programs.

“Rising enrollment at Lincoln demonstrates not just strong academics or our rich and enduring history – but the limitless opportunities for our Blue Tiger community as we continue strengthening the Lincoln University community,” said Dr. Danisha Williams, executive director for enrollment management. 

Stay tuned for the rest of the month with more of Lincoln’s 25 in '25.