The faculty at Lincoln University provides students with a guided independent study experience equal in academic quality and content to the traditional, in-class format. To achieve this educational parity, the majority of Lincoln's professors also teach at major universities throughout the United States and United Kingdom. Additionally, many faculty members are employed by leading companies across a host of industries.

At Lincoln, students have access to courses that are directly related to their working life. The emphasis on practical coursework affords students with a learning experience comparable to one in which he or she would receive in a traditional classroom setting—without the necessity of physically attending class. To enhance this experience, faculty members are selected on both their outstanding academic performance and their achievements in the business world. As a result, faculty members can relate more effectively with professionals.

The collective educational experience of Lincoln’s faculty includes degrees from Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, Georgia, Michigan, Kansas State, UCLA, Howard, LSU, Berkeley and Washington State.