| Type | Less than 2 year, Private |
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| Business Model | For Profit |
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Differs by program |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 31 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 74% |
| On-time graduation rate | 55% |
Located in Union, New Jersey, Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.
One of the notable aspects of Lincoln Technical Institute-Union 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-Union 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 Technical Institute-Union is 74% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Tuition & Fees
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 12 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,161 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,961 |
| Total Cost | $31,122 |
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 7 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,834 |
| Total Cost | $17,530 |
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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-Union was $28,990. 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
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.
| New Jersey's average | $14,691 |
|---|---|
| National average | $17,367 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-Union during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planOffered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union received on average $4,792 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.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 83% of freshman students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union received $8,643 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
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.
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.
Academic Programs
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 368Electrician
Engineering Technologies
Total number of students graduated under this category 216Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Technology
Total number of students graduated under this category 144Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 1098 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 605 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 739 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
67.3%
Dropout Rate
Out of 1098 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 352 students dropped out of the school.
32.1%
Still Enrolled
From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 7 students are still enrolled in the school.
0.6%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union is greatly skewed towards men students, with 96.6% of undergraduate students being men and 3.4% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,550, with 53 women and 1,497 men.
- men 96.6% 1,497 students
- women 3.4% 53 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 43% 669 students
- 20-21 27% 425 students
- 22-24 10% 155 students
- 25-29 9% 140 students
- 30-34 4% 67 students
- 40-49 3% 41 students
- 35-39 2% 37 students
- 50-64 1% 12 students
Residency of Students
The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union in the 2022 academic year.
| State name | Students Count | Percentage | |
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| New Jersey | 502 | 83.81% | |
| New York | 95 | 15.86% | |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | less than 1% | |
| Virginia | 1 | less than 1% |
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- 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