School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia serves 1,544 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,544 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- 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
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
8
22
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has grown by 76% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,544 students
3,998 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,128 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
416 students
3,409 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
154 students
243 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,128 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
416 students
4,482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
13%
% Black
47%
30%
% White
17%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6124%
0.2841%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
72%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,437
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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