Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville campus
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville

Type Less than 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 28 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 10%

Located in Somerville, Massachusetts, Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville 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 Technical Institute-Somerville 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Computer Support Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Computer Support Specialist

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 Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville was $31,911. 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

Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville net price calculator

$31,911

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville 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 $31,911 $13,384 (72%) $31,104 $31,803 $34,022 $35,327 $36,244
2021 $18,527 $779 (4%) $17,374 $17,667 $18,605 $21,842 $21,991
2020 $19,306 $122 $18,568 $18,955 $20,602 $22,429 $23,197
2019 $19,428 $381 (2%) $18,871 $19,888 $21,521 $18,014 $23,564
2018 $19,047 $2,423 (15%) $18,608 $18,605 $20,651 $22,631 $22,631
2017 $16,624 $1,593 (11%) $16,296 $17,035 $19,685 $20,680 $20,680
2016 $15,031 $43 $14,838 $15,772 $18,077 $19,383 $19,383
2015 $15,074 $369 (2%) $14,652 $14,702 $17,157 $18,149 $18,261
2014 $15,443 -- $14,995 $15,573 $18,309 $19,184

How does Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville's $31,911 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Massachusetts colleges, that number is $17,351. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology logo Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
Boston MA
Private $18,143 43% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville received on average $4,556 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.

$4,556
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 224 65% $4,751 $1,064,177
Other Federal Grant 263 76% $4,522 $1,189,383
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 157 46% $753 $118,295
Total Grant & Scholarships 287 83% $4,556 $1,307,678

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 74% of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville received $7,290 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,290
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 254 74% $7,290 $1,851,668
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 254 74% $7,290 $1,851,668

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.

$8,699
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 305

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 195 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 61 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 40 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Computer Support Specialist

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 379 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 39 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 218 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

57.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 379 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 161 students dropped out of the school.

42.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 87.2% of undergraduate students being women and 12.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 436, with 380 women and 56 men.

  • men 12.8% 56 students
  • women 87.2% 380 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 32% 138 students
  • 18-19 31% 133 students
  • 22-24 13% 55 students
  • 25-29 12% 52 students
  • 30-34 7% 30 students
  • 35-39 3% 15 students
  • 40-49 3% 11 students
  • 50-64 0% 2 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Mississippi 112 99.12%
New Hampshire 1 less than 1%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville 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 Technical Institute-Somerville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • 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