Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Tel:
(708)344-4700
School Highlights
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park serves 717 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.
- Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Triton College (0.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 | 34 staff | 123 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 6 | 7 |
| Total Enrollment | 717 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 717 students | 1,386 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 54% | 16% |
| % Black | 21% | 14% |
| % White | 20% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 61% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $43,400 | $31,800 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 96% | 83% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,979 | $7,736 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $4,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 79% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is Triton College (0.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Triton CollegePublic11,577 students | 0.80 Mi2000 5th Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708)456-0300 0.8011,577 - 12,146 students | 4.30 Mi4300 N Narragansett
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)777-7900 4.3012,146 - 425 students | 5.70 Mi4829 North Lipps Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773)777-4220 5.70425 - Morton CollegePublic4,653 students | 6.70 Mi3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708)656-8000 6.704,653 - 6,245 students | 8.40 Mi1900 W Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60612
(312)850-7000 8.406,245
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