Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Puerto Rico-Carolina's yield is 58 pts higher than Lincoln's
Yield rate - 2
U. Puerto Rico-Carolina's SAT midpoint is 43 points higher than Lincoln's
SAT midpoint - 3
U. Puerto Rico-Carolina admits 55% vs. 66% at Lincoln
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- LincolnOpen
- U. Puerto Rico-CarolinaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LincolnTest-optional
- U. Puerto Rico-CarolinaTest-optional
How they read a record
Lincoln
GPA is very important; , class rank, and tests are all considered. 15% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
U. Puerto Rico-Carolina
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Lincoln | U. Puerto Rico-Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Lincoln University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why