Lincoln College of New England-Southington (Closed 2020)

2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
  • Briarwood College is a private, coeducational residential college that fosters a student-centered philosophy and commitment to lifelong learning. The mission of the College is to provide students with a quality education that promotes the importance of liberal education, the need for critical thinking, good communication skills, a strong work ethic and success in their chosen careers. The College encourages each student to achieve self-worth and confidence, self-discipline, and responsible citizenship in a culturally diverse environment. Briarwood College advocates active student outreach and service to others in local and global communities.

School Highlights

Lincoln College of New England-Southington served 715 students (63% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 95%.

School Overview

Lincoln College of New England-Southington
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
71 staff
154 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
715 students
1,276 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
451 students
493 students
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# Part-Time Students
264 students
783 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
594 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
451 students
493 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
264 students
783 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
92 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
204 students
80 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
16%
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% Hispanic
9%
n/a
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% Black
17%
24%
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% White
58%
5%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
45%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
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% Unknown races
11%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.1517%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5642%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$34,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$19,940
$21,887
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$25,135
$5,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,398
$4,400
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1966 as the Briarwood Secretarial School, the institution became Briarwood College in 1979. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education. Briarwood's 43-acre campus, nestled at the base of Mount Southington, is approximately 20 miles from downtown Hartford, and is easily accessible to Bradley International Airport. The campus setting, while minutes away from the town and Interstate I-84, projects a picturesque and spacious quality. It is only a few miles from Queen Street, a major local thoroughfare offering numerous shops, restaurants, and services. Nearby is a popular amusement park, Lake Compounce, as well as an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, the Mount Southington ski area, and the headquarters of ESPN, the world leader in sports broadcasting. Our curriculum is structured and scheduled to encourage and facilitate lifelong learning. We offer part-time opportunities, evening classes, on-line courses, an accelerated Saturday College Flex Express option designed for working adults, and a variety of continuing education offerings through our Division of Lifelong Learning. Pool Tournaments, movie nights, International Day, club events, Gold's Gym workouts, holiday festivities and monthly calendars full of on-campus and off-campus activities keep students busy throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lincoln College of New England-Southington cost?
Lincoln College of New England-Southington's private state tuition is approximately $19,940.

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