Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia

9191 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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-Philadelphia serves 345 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
Year Founded
1946
Total Faculty
13 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
14
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
345 students
382 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
345 students
294 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
46 students
88 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
391 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
345 students
292 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
88 students
% Asian
3%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
25%
12%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
45%
15%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
14%
50%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
61%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$36,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$13,310

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,297

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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. At Lincoln Tech's Philadelphia Campus the focus is to better prepare and train our students to be qualified and knowledgeable automotive technicians. To achieve this, we offer hands-on training from industry experienced instructors. Lincoln Technical Institute has been in Philadelphia area since 1962. Our programs have gained industry recognition for turning out well-trained, job-ready individuals. Our location in Philadelphia also allows our students to take advantage of a wide variety of internships and post graduation opportunities in high-end dealerships. In addition, we offer two Associate Degree programs in Service Management for those looking to take their training to the next level. With morning, afternoon and evening classes, and convenient public transportation options, there are several ways to put together a schedule that fits your needs. Lincoln Tech career training programs currently offered at the Philadelphia Campus: Automotive Technology and Automotive Service Management. 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-Philadelphia often compared to?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphiais often viewed alongside schools like Community College of Philadelphia by visitors of our site.
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia's ranking?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia located?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Philadelphia County, PA is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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