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Lincoln Technical Institute-Union

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 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.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Union are Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering 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.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering 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 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

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union net price calculator

$28,990

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
Below is the net price of Lincoln Technical Institute-Union 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 $28,990 $9,445 (48%) $27,602 $27,816 $29,252 $31,805 $32,323
2021 $19,545 $1,072 (5%) $18,933 $19,743 $20,618 $23,287 $24,006
2020 $20,617 $1,720 (9%) $19,958 $20,612 $21,605 $23,794 $24,385
2019 $18,897 $365 (2%) $18,483 $19,278 $20,846 $22,214 $22,994
2018 $18,532 $1,536 (9%) $17,091 $18,233 $19,148 $20,885 $21,346
2017 $16,996 $1,797 (12%) $15,838 $16,783 $17,268 $20,504 $20,486
2016 $15,199 $503 (3%) $14,882 $15,564 $16,849 $19,677 $19,789
2015 $14,696 $71 $14,510 $14,957 $16,319 $18,642 $18,951
2014 $14,767 -- $14,402 $15,326 $16,693 $19,030 $19,192

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lincoln Technical Institute-Union 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, 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.

$4,792
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 692 67% $4,689 $3,245,026
Other Federal Grant 896 87% $4,084 $3,659,651
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 593 58% $1,651 $979,228
Total Grant & Scholarships 968 94% $4,792 $4,638,879

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.

$8,643
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 854 83% $8,643 $7,381,422
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 854 83% $8,643 $7,381,422

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.

$13,739
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 368

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 368 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 216

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

Undergraduate Certificate 216 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 144

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 144 students

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

Very Low

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
New Jersey 502 83.81%
New York 95 15.86%
Pennsylvania 1 less than 1%
Virginia 1 less than 1%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union 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-Union 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