Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia

9191 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Widely known and respected as Lincoln Technical Institute since its founding in 1946 as a post-war job skill training source, Lincoln Tech has consistently responded to employer needs and the changing times. By always looking for ways to grow and keeping up with technology, we have achieved a strong mix of programs that provide a wide variety of in-demand career training opportunities.

School Highlights

Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia serves 516 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
27 staff
58 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
2
27

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia has grown by 48% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
516 students
361 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
470 students
310 students
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# Part-Time Students
46 students
134 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
516 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
470 students
300 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
18%
11%
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% Black
36%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
12%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
27%
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.82
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4315%
0.6111%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,400
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$13,620
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,234
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Lincoln Tech offers short-term, career-focused programs that span many different subject areas. The college has campuses located in Philadelphia and Allentown, PA, Columbia, MD, Grand Prairie, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Melrose Park, IL, or Mahwah and Union, NJ. At Lincoln Tech's Philadelphia Campus the focus is to better prepare and train our students to be qualified and knowledgeable automotive technicians. To achieve this, we offer hands-on training from industry experienced instructors. Lincoln Technical Institute has been in Philadelphia area since 1962. Our programs have gained industry recognition for turning out well-trained, job-ready individuals. Our location in Philadelphia also allows our students to take advantage of a wide variety of internships and post graduation opportunities in high-end dealerships. In addition, we offer two Associate Degree programs in Service Management for those looking to take their training to the next level. With morning, afternoon and evening classes, and convenient public transportation options, there are several ways to put together a schedule that fits your needs. Lincoln Tech career training programs currently offered at the Philadelphia Campus: Automotive Technology and Automotive Service Management. Our Automotive Division offers hands-on training programs in Automotive and Diesel Technology. Our Skilled Trades Division offers a variety of programs including HVAC, Drafting and CAD, and Electronic Systems Technician (EST). Our Information Technology (IT) Division includes training in PC Support, Networking, and Web Programming. Our Allied Health Division offers Healthcare training programs for a Medical Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is ASPIRA City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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