Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

901 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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School Highlights

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield serves 340 students (54% 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 Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
(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
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
340 students
2,085 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
157 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
157 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
19%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
27%
15%
% White
2%
35%
% Hawaiian
46%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,900
$36,100

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Entrepreneur -
    • Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author -
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.
Who are famous alumni from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield famous alumni include: John Doe, Entrepreneur and Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author.
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield's ranking?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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