Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC) was established in 1919. Our first course of training was auto mechanics. Originally, students came only from the Nashville area but our market area has gradually expanded to include all 50 states and 62 foreign countries. In 1935, we added the diesel engine to our curriculum, and in 1946, we added Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Body and Fender). In our history we have also taught Radio Repair, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning. We have been approved for the training of veterans since 1946, and about 30 states use our school for the training of the disabled through vocational rehabilitation.
School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville serves 967 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is same as the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 967 students
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville has declined by 40% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
NADC recently joined Lincoln Educational Services and became one of
their 32 campus locations in 15 different states. NADC serves as
the corporation's Nashville Campus. Our reputation as one of the
nation's top schools for auto-diesel and collision repair and
refinishing technical training has been earned over our 86-year
history. Career training programs currently offered at NADC
includes Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs: Automotive
and Diesel Technology and Auto Body Repair Technology. Diploma
Programs includes Automotive and Diesel Technology, Auto Body
Repair Technology and High-Performance. NADC provides a full
service all-you-can-eat cafeteria, 2 on-campus dormitories and
available off-campus apartments.
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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 967 students
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
