School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie serves 1,387 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,387 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 115 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
115 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,387 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,387 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
132 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,387 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
39%
40%
% White
2%
6%
% Hawaiian
28%
24%
% Two or more races
12%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6972%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,300
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,730
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie's ranking?
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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