Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia serves 870 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- 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:
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School Overview
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 164% over five years.
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates 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
82 staff
378 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
23
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has grown by 52% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
870 students
3,060 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
662 students
1,180 students
# Part-Time Students
208 students
2,240 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
743 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
662 students
1,009 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
208 students
3,001 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
232 students
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
11%
% Black
51%
26%
% White
21%
44%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
6%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3.35%
3.35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,437
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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