School Highlights
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton serves 1,274 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 72%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,274 students
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
154 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
5
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton has grown by 25% over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,274 students
1,483 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
26:1
# Full-Time Students
913 students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
361 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
127 students
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
913 students
770 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,218 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
144 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
31%
17%
% Black
32%
20%
% White
23%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
17%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.81
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,427
$9,108
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton's ranking?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is St Vincent's College (6.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St Vincent's College
Private, non-profit
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
6.1 miles
Enrollment: 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 38% Private-state tuition: $16,200 Minority enrollment: 25%
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
7.1 miles
Enrollment: 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 95%
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
7.4 miles
Enrollment: 3,604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $3,786 Out-state tuition: $11,318 Minority enrollment: 97%
200 Great Meadow Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
7.7 miles
Enrollment: 35 students
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
10.9 miles
Enrollment: 5,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $4,460 Out-state tuition: $13,300 Minority enrollment: 97%
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