School Highlights
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield serves 340 students (54% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
439 staff
Student Body
The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield has grown by 10% over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
340 students
1,382 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
157 students
815 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
567 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
157 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
19%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
27%
22%
% White
2%
7%
% Hawaiian
46%
34%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7864%
0.4254%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4107%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,900
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield's ranking?
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