Lincoln College of New England-Southington (Closed 2024)

2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
  • Briarwood College is a private, coeducational residential college that fosters a student-centered philosophy and commitment to lifelong learning. The mission of the College is to provide students with a quality education that promotes the importance of liberal education, the need for critical thinking, good communication skills, a strong work ethic and success in their chosen careers. The College encourages each student to achieve self-worth and confidence, self-discipline, and responsible citizenship in a culturally diverse environment. Briarwood College advocates active student outreach and service to others in local and global communities.

School Highlights

Lincoln College of New England-Southington served 715 students (63% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 75%.

School Overview

Lincoln College of New England-Southington
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Total Faculty
71 staff
115 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
715 students
1,128 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
451 students
627 students
# Part-Time Students
264 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
715 students
1,060 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
451 students
627 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
264 students
285 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
204 students
550 students
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
9%
16%
% Black
17%
20%
% White
58%
25%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$34,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$19,940
$21,887
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,135
$5,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,398
$4,400
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
  • Founded in 1966 as the Briarwood Secretarial School, the institution became Briarwood College in 1979. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the State of Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education. Briarwood's 43-acre campus, nestled at the base of Mount Southington, is approximately 20 miles from downtown Hartford, and is easily accessible to Bradley International Airport. The campus setting, while minutes away from the town and Interstate I-84, projects a picturesque and spacious quality. It is only a few miles from Queen Street, a major local thoroughfare offering numerous shops, restaurants, and services. Nearby is a popular amusement park, Lake Compounce, as well as an 18-hole golf course, fitness center, the Mount Southington ski area, and the headquarters of ESPN, the world leader in sports broadcasting. Our curriculum is structured and scheduled to encourage and facilitate lifelong learning. We offer part-time opportunities, evening classes, on-line courses, an accelerated Saturday College Flex Express option designed for working adults, and a variety of continuing education offerings through our Division of Lifelong Learning. Pool Tournaments, movie nights, International Day, club events, Gold's Gym workouts, holiday festivities and monthly calendars full of on-campus and off-campus activities keep students busy throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lincoln College of New England-Southington cost?
Lincoln College of New England-Southington's private state tuition is approximately $19,940.

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Did You Know?

For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,329 per year for in-state students and $15,711 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,887 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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