School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia serves 1,109 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
Diversity
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
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 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,109 students
3,201 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
734 students
805 students
# Part-Time Students
375 students
2,396 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
743 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
734 students
805 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
375 students
3,006 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
6%
% Asian
47%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
20%
11%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
18%
40%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6416%
0.2772%
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: 2023 (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: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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