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Lorenzo Walker Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Naples, Florida, Lorenzo Walker Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lorenzo Walker 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.

Lorenzo Walker 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.

Lorenzo Walker Technical College 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 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lorenzo Walker Technical College are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. 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

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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 Lorenzo Walker Technical College was $7,795. 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

Lorenzo Walker Technical College net price calculator

$7,795

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 Lorenzo Walker 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 $7,795 $1,970 (20%) $7,901 $7,908 $8,954
2021 $9,765 $4,961 (103%) $10,027 $8,327 $9,275
2020 $4,804 $2,716 (36%) $3,832 $3,189 $5,012
2019 $7,520 $6,119 (45%) $5,840 $6,175 $9,758
2018 $13,639 $2,279 (20%) $13,673 $13,038 $13,680
2017 $11,360 $712 (6%) $9,996 $10,506 $10,892
2016 $12,072 $3,987 (49%) $12,014
2015 $8,085 $4,588 (36%) $8,798 $13,643 $13,643
2014 $12,673 -- $10,105 $12,772

How does Lorenzo Walker Technical College's $7,795 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 52% Expensive
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 16% Expensive
Immokalee Technical College logo Immokalee Technical College
Immokalee FL
Public $2,143 73% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lorenzo Walker 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, 72 of freshman students at Lorenzo Walker Technical College received on average $3,259 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.

$3,259
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 108 31% $4,938 $533,307
Other Federal Grant 155 44% $3,778 $585,606
State Grant/Scholarships 13 4% $2,769 $35,997
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 94 27% $2,089 $196,405
Total Grant & Scholarships 251 72% $3,259 $818,008

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.

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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.

$2,519
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 230

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 44 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Home Health Aide/Home Attendant

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 70

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

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

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 31

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

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

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Communication and Journalism

Total number of students graduated under this category 20

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Legal Profession

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Business Administration and Management

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 381 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 213 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 344 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 381 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students dropped out of the school.

6.8%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 11 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lorenzo Walker Technical College is largely skewed towards women students, with 55.3% of undergraduate students being women and 44.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 740, with 409 women and 331 men.

  • men 44.7% 331 students
  • women 55.3% 409 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 26% 195 students
  • 20-21 12% 92 students
  • 22-24 11% 82 students
  • 25-29 9% 68 students
  • 30-34 5% 40 students
  • 35-39 3% 23 students
  • 40-49 2% 17 students
  • 50-64 1% 11 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lorenzo Walker 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

Lorenzo Walker 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