School Highlights
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah serves 1,000 students (78% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
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
n/a
445 staff
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah has grown by 31% over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,000 students
2,085 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
780 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
220 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
780 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
220 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
40%
15%
% White
2%
35%
% Hawaiian
40%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,500
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah's ranking?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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