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 1,638 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 1,638 students
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 39%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 153 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,638 students
2,876 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,638 students
1,129 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,638 students
1,129 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,251 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
698 students
195 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
29%
15%
% White
61%
73%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.44
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,300
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,730
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
48%
71%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2021 (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 (2024)
Enrollment: 1,638 students
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 39%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
