Private business-focused university in Oakland offering affordable MBA, bachelor's, and diagnostic imaging programs.
Lincoln University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily in business administration, including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in International Business and Finance Management, and Doctor of Business Administration. The university also provides a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging and noncredit certificate programs including Intensive Academic English Preparation and Executive MBA. All programs emphasize practical application and career preparation with low student-faculty ratios and access to qualified tutors.
The main campus is located at 401 15th Street in Oakland, California. University housing is available in nearby Alameda with convenient public transportation access to campus. The Lincoln University Student Association (LUSA) represents student interests, and the university offers co-curricular events designed to develop social and professional skills. The Athletic Department sponsors men's and women's soccer and basketball teams affiliated with the Southwestern States Intercollegiate Conference (SWSIC), plus an independent football program.
Lincoln University maintains an open admission policy, accepting all applicants who meet minimum requirements. For the 2024 academic year, enrolled students had an average high school GPA of 2.6. The university serves a diverse, international student body and emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its admissions approach.
The university is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) for general institutional accreditation, and by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) for graduate business programs. Lincoln University is on the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid Heightened Cash Monitoring list as of December 2019, indicating additional federal oversight.