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Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

8 Progress Drive
Shelton, CT 06484

www.lincolntech.edu

School Highlights

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton serves 1,274 students (72% of students are full-time).

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 72%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 1,274 students
Minority enrollment: 77%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

(CT) 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

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

n/a

154 staff

Number of Programs Offered

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton has grown by 25% over five years.

The Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton diversity score of 0.75 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,274 students

1,220 students

This chart displays the total enrollment of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and community college average number of enrollment of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

n/a

26:1

# Full-Time Students

913 students

770 students

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# Part-Time Students

361 students

713 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

127 students

352 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

913 students

770 students

This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

27 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

361 students

713 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

144 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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550 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

31%

17%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

% Black

32%

20%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and the percentage of Black community college students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

% White

23%

28%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and the percentage of White community college students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

% Hawaiian

n/a

17%

This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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0.75

0.81

This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and the community college average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.6098%

0.1962%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Connecticut 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

0.5992%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$43,400

$34,800

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Connecticut by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

96%

88%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$12,427

$9,108

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,750

This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Acceptance Rate

n/a

78%

SAT Reading

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500

SAT Math

n/a

510

ACT Composite

n/a

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 12/24/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 1,274 students
Minority enrollment: 77%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Fairfield County, CT community colleges have a of 0.61, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Fairfield County, CT is University of Connecticut-Stamford. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.