Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park campus
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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 29 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Melrose Park, Illinois, Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park are Electrician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $19,947
Books and Supplies $1,458
Total Cost $21,405

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park received on average $5,372 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,372
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 586 65% $4,718 $2,764,455
Other Federal Grant 696 78% $4,465 $3,107,441
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 712 79% $1,257 $894,698
Total Grant & Scholarships 745 83% $5,372 $4,002,139

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park students is 58.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.0%.

58.2%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 45.5% 92 students
  • white 72.5% 58 students
  • unknown 60.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 62.3% 187 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)