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Lincoln Trail College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Robinson, Illinois, Lincoln Trail College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln Trail College 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.

The retention rate of students at Lincoln Trail College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lincoln Trail College do not continue their studies after the first year.


In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,056

Cost of attendance at Lincoln Trail College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,082

Cost of attendance at Lincoln Trail College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Lincoln Trail College received on average $6,587 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.

$6,587
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 91 48% $5,244 $477,222
Other Federal Grant 113 59% $5,710 $645,220
State Grant/Scholarships 38 20% $1,014 $38,545
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 179 94% $3,135 $561,108
Total Grant & Scholarships 189 99% $6,587 $1,244,873

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lincoln Trail College 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 Trail College students is 63.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.2%.

63.6%

  • African American 70.0% 7 students
  • white 63.4% 85 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lincoln Trail College 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 Trail College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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