Lincoln College of New England-Southington

2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
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  • 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 serves 715 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Top Placements

Lincoln College of New England-Southington places among the top 20% of community colleges in Connecticut for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln College of New England-Southington(CT) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty71 staff105 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lincoln College of New England-Southington has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of New England-Southington diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment715 students2,547 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:119:1
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# Full-Time Students451 students769 students
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# Part-Time Students264 students1,662 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		204204
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
9%
23%
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% Black
17%
17%
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% White
58%
47%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
11%
3%
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Diversity Score0.610.69
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,300$35,100
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $19,940 is less than the state average of $21,401. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$19,940$21,401
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%76%
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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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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lincoln College of New England-Southington is Tunxis Community College (5.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Tunxis Community College
    Tunxis Community College Photo - A view of the newly constructed public library, building 700, at Tunxis Community College. This shot was taken from the courtyard.
    Public
    3,902 students | 5.60 Mi271 Scott Swamp Road
    Farmington,  CT  06032
    (860) 773-1300     5.603,902
  • University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
    Public
    865 students | 8.00 Mi99 East Main Street
    Waterbury,  CT  06702
    (860) 486-2000     8.00865
  • Naugatuck Valley Community College
    Public
    6,237 students | 9.60 Mi750 Chase Parkway
    Waterbury,  CT  06708
    (203) 575-8040     9.606,237
  • Capital Community College
    Public
    3,290 students | 15.90 Mi950 Main Street
    Hartford,  CT  06103
    (860) 906-5000     15.903,290
  • Middlesex Community College
    Public
    2,547 students | 17.20 Mi100 Training Hill Rd
    Middletown,  CT  06457
    (860) 343-5701     17.202,547
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 715 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,940
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
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For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,329 per year for in-state students and $15,711 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,401 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Connecticut community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Connecticut is Capital Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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