School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park serves 944 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 108% over five years.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
(IL) 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
71 staff
239 staff

Number of Programs Offered
8
6
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park has grown by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
944 students
2,581 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
944 students
898 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,683 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
797 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
944 students
944 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

% Hispanic
49%
24%

% Black
29%
12%

% White
14%
53%

% Two or more races
4%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
2%


Diversity Score
0.65
0.64

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
36%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
81%

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$8,029

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,600

Acceptance Rate
100%
79%

SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.
What is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's ranking?
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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