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Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

South Plainfield, NJ 2 year Private
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 11 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in South Plainfield, New Jersey, Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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-South Plainfield 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield are Welding Technology/Welder, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck 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.

Welding Technology/Welder

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $41,254
Books and Supplies $2,366
Total Cost $43,620

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield received on average $4,634 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.

$4,634
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 134 59% $4,131 $553,506
Other Federal Grant 203 90% $3,376 $685,381
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 167 74% $2,084 $347,975
Total Grant & Scholarships 223 99% $4,634 $1,033,356

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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 Technical Institute-South Plainfield students is 78.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.1%.

78.6%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 71.4% 40 students
  • white 89.1% 114 students
  • unknown 88.2% 15 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 67.1% 55 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield 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-South Plainfield offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training