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Lively Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Tallahassee, Florida, Lively Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lively Technical 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.

Lively Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lively Technical College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 74%.

The retention rate of students at Lively Technical College is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lively Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lively Technical College are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lively Technical College was $12,351. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Lively Technical College net price calculator

$12,351

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Lively Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,351 $167 (1%) $12,255 $13,354 $13,318 $14,220
2021 $12,184 $5,719 (88%) $10,812 $10,987 $9,174
2020 $6,465 $154 (2%) $9,042 $8,259 $10,778
2019 $6,311 $2,948 (32%) $6,287 $6,436 $6,122
2018 $9,259 $5,173 (127%) $8,980 $8,798 $12,689
2017 $4,086 $3,625 (47%) $8,425 $7,409 $5,574
2016 $7,711 $3,569 (32%) $7,643 $7,838 $8,586
2015 $11,280 $2,197 (16%) $11,144 $10,748 $14,669
2014 $13,477 -- $13,449 $13,079 $14,328

How does Lively Technical College's $12,351 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Lake Technical College logo Lake Technical College
Eustis FL
Public $11,817 4% Cheaper
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 27% Cheaper
Immokalee Technical College logo Immokalee Technical College
Immokalee FL
Public $2,143 83% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lively Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 43 of freshman students at Lively Technical College received on average $4,485 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.

$4,485
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 259 29% $4,573 $1,184,484
Other Federal Grant 347 38% $4,043 $1,403,085
State Grant/Scholarships 288 32% $494 $142,249
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 96 11% $1,985 $190,527
Total Grant & Scholarships 387 43% $4,485 $1,735,861

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$2,510
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lively Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 112

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 43 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 41 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 79

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 67

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 43

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 43 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 25

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Building Construction Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Communication and Journalism

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Legal Profession

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Commercial Photography

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

No graduate

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 724 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 293 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 345 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

47.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 724 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 367 students dropped out of the school.

50.7%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 12 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lively Technical College is slightly skewed towards men students, with 53.8% of undergraduate students being men and 46.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,468, with 678 women and 790 men.

  • men 53.8% 790 students
  • women 46.2% 678 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 25% 372 students
  • 22-24 15% 216 students
  • 20-21 13% 190 students
  • 25-29 13% 188 students
  • 30-34 7% 101 students
  • 35-39 4% 59 students
  • 40-49 3% 50 students
  • 50-64 2% 25 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lively Technical 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

Lively Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

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