School Highlights
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park serves 1,867 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,867 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
71 staff
239 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
4
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park has grown by 97% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,867 students
3,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,867 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
186 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,867 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
26%
% Black
31%
13%
% White
9%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.
What is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park's ranking?
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Most Programs Offered.
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