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Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 698
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville 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-Nashville 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 retention rate of students at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
The most popular programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville are Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, 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.

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

Program Length 14 months
Tuition and Fees $33,466
Books and Supplies $2,611
Total Cost $36,077

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville received on average $4,722 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.

$4,722
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 799 67% $4,034 $3,222,854
Other Federal Grant 975 82% $3,665 $3,573,474
State Grant/Scholarships 60 5% $1,900 $114,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 984 82% $1,681 $1,653,626
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,131 95% $4,722 $5,341,100

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville 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-Nashville students is 54.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.

54.0%

  • asian 85.7% 6 students
  • African American 42.2% 186 students
  • white 59.9% 368 students
  • unknown 42.9% 3 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 72.6% 69 students
  • Mixed Race 35.3% 6 students

Service Offerings

Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville 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-Nashville 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)