About
History
On February 6, 1865, a charter for a new university was secured from the Illinois General Assembly. Just six days later, on Abraham Lincoln’s last living birthday, ground was broken for University Hall, the first Lincoln College building. The foundation was completed and the cornerstone laid by September 1865, and instruction for men and women began that November. The first commencement in 1868 honored three graduates.a diverse and inclusive environment that values creativity, innovation, and social responsibility.
HLC Accreditation
Lincoln College was fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
PBI
Since 2010, Lincoln College was federally designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) by the U.S. Department of Education.