Nashville Auto-Diesel College (NADC) was established in 1919. Our first course of training was auto mechanics. Originally, students came only from the Nashville area but our market area has gradually expanded to include all 50 states and 62 foreign countries. In 1935, we added the diesel engine to our curriculum, and in 1946, we added Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Body and Fender). In our history we have also taught Radio Repair, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning. We have been approved for the training of veterans since 1946, and about 30 states use our school for the training of the disabled through vocational rehabilitation.
School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville serves 1,592 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,592 students
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 14% over five years.
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,592 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,592 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
553 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
698 students
13 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
33%
18%
% White
57%
69%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.49
College Completion Rate
59%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,300
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,730
$12,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
48%
71%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
NADC recently joined Lincoln Educational Services and became one of
their 32 campus locations in 15 different states. NADC serves as
the corporation's Nashville Campus. Our reputation as one of the
nation's top schools for auto-diesel and collision repair and
refinishing technical training has been earned over our 86-year
history. Career training programs currently offered at NADC
includes Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs: Automotive
and Diesel Technology and Auto Body Repair Technology. Diploma
Programs includes Automotive and Diesel Technology, Auto Body
Repair Technology and High-Performance. NADC provides a full
service all-you-can-eat cafeteria, 2 on-campus dormitories and
available off-campus apartments.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,592 students
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
