School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park serves 1,539 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,539 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
48 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park has grown by 63% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,539 students
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,539 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
158 students
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,539 students
1,082 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,308 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
53%
28%
% Black
33%
13%
% White
8%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.
What is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's ranking?
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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