Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia

9325 Snowden River Pky
Columbia, MD 21046
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

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 (2024)

  • 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:

Category
Attribute
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
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Number of Programs Offered
10
23

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia has stayed relatively flat 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
3,420 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
662 students
1,180 students
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# Part-Time Students
208 students
2,240 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
743 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
662 students
1,009 students
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# 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%
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% Hispanic
16%
11%
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% Black
51%
26%
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% White
21%
44%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
6%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$36,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
73%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$10,437
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MD by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MD by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 870 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Maryland public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,307 per year for in-state students and $9,316 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Maryland is Montgomery College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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