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 Stats (2025)
- 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
154 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
5
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 0.75 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,274 students
1,220 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
713 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
0.75
0.81

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6098%
0.1962%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5992%
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
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