School Highlights
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton serves 875 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- 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
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
44 staff
115 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
6
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
875 students
1,128 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
627 students
627 students
# Part-Time Students
248 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
875 students
1,060 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
627 students
627 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
285 students
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
29%
16%
% Black
37%
20%
% White
22%
25%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,427
$9,108
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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%
American Institute of Healthcare & Technology
Private for-profit
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
7.1 miles
Enrollment: 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 79%
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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