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History
Lincoln University is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational institution based in Oakland, California. It was founded in 1919 in San Francisco by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Lickey, and was chartered under the laws of California in 1926. In 1950, the University became a non-profit tax-exempt institution under Internal Revenue Form 990 Section 501 (C) (3). It is comprised of the College of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Studies.
From the school's founding in 1919, Lincoln has placed an emphasis on adult education and urban outreach, as well as keeping an international orientation. These characteristics became distinguishing marks of the institution. Lincoln University was among the first post-secondary education schools to offer programs with a focus on the needs of the working adults. The emphasis was further refined to meet the demands of international students.
Lincoln University serves the needs of the community and the school itself by continuously refining its programs, and following the needs of the job market. Constant growth and academic development were always a characteristic of the University. In the 1960's and 1970's, the University developed a curriculum for an outstanding, well-balanced Business Administration program. In the 1980’s, LU developed a strong Computer Science Program (is not currently offered), and in 2005, it introduced programs in Administration of Criminal Justice (not offered), Diagnostic Imaging, as well as several certificates in Allied Health fields.
Lincoln University is always looking toward the future, making sure its curriculum is well-suited for today’s and tomorrow’s needs, and its strong, professional faculty team can address those needs.
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