Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia (Closed 2024)

School Highlights

Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia served 533 students (89% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 48%.

School Overview

Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
16 staff
59 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
4
29

Student Body

Total Enrollment
533 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
477 students
325 students
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# Part-Time Students
56 students
136 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
409 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
477 students
326 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
10%
11%
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% Black
74%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% White
8%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
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Diversity Score
0.43
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
59%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
95%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$12,696
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,658
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
70%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.

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