School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia serves 1,258 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,258 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 28% over five years.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
59 staff
190 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has grown by 44% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,258 students
4,375 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
991 students
1,174 students
# Part-Time Students
267 students
3,494 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,258 students
3,337 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
991 students
991 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
267 students
3,514 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
14%
% Black
48%
30%
% White
16%
37%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,437
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia's ranking?
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Highest completion rates.
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