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 (2025-26)
- 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 124% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 13:1 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 stayed relatively flat 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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