- Widely known and respected as Lincoln Technical Institute since its founding in 1946 as a post-war job skill training source, Lincoln Tech has consistently responded to employer needs and the changing times. By always looking for ways to grow and keeping up with technology, we have achieved a strong mix of programs that provide a wide variety of in-demand career training opportunities.
School Highlights
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown serves 599 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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
46 staff
59 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
21
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
599 students
458 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
599 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
499 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
599 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
9%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
43%
61%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Lincoln Tech offers short-term, career-focused programs that span many different subject areas. The college has campuses located in Philadelphia and Allentown, PA, Columbia, MD, Grand Prairie, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Melrose Park, IL, or Mahwah and Union, NJ. Lincoln Tech's Allentown Campus consists of a 26,000 square foot building on 10 acres of land. The school includes administrative offices, comfortable, air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, drafting and CAD rooms and new medical and pharmacy facilities for our Allied Health programs. Excellent parking is available on the grounds and interstate and major traffic routes are nearby offering convenient travel to and from the campus. Our school has trained for careers in the Lehigh Valley since 1949. LTI Allentown is also a degree granting institution with Associate Degrees offered in Medical Assisting and Administrative Technology, PC Systems & Networking Technology, Architectural or Mechanical Drafting Design and CAD Technology, and Electronic Engineering Technology. Our Automotive Division offers hands-on training programs in Automotive and Diesel Technology. Our Skilled Trades Division offers a variety of programs including HVAC, Drafting and CAD, and Electronic Systems Technician (EST). Our Information Technology (IT) Division includes training in PC Support, Networking, and Web Programming. Our Allied Health Division offers Healthcare training programs for a Medical Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown often compared to?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentownis often viewed alongside schools like Lehigh Carbon Community College, Northampton County Area Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown's ranking?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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