Lincoln College of Technology is part of Lincoln Educational Services, whose roots trace back to 1946 when Lincoln Technical Institute was founded in Newark, New Jersey. The institution is a for-profit, career-oriented school with multiple campuses across the United States, including locations in Indianapolis, Denver, Grand Prairie (TX), Nashville, and West Palm Beach. It is best known for its short-duration, hands-on diploma and associate degree programs in automotive technology, diesel, welding, HVAC, electrical, and healthcare.
Campuses are small and vocationally focused, with shop-style labs, industry-equipped training spaces, and instructors drawn from the trades. Students typically attend in a cohort model with day and evening schedules, and career services staff work with employer partners to support job placement. There is little traditional college life, as the focus is on rapid skills acquisition and workforce entry rather than liberal arts or residential experience.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Total students | 1,500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance rate | Open admission |
| Graduation rate | 60% |
| Average starting salary | $35,000 |
| In-state tuition | $20,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,000 |
| Room & board | N/A |
| Average financial aid | $8,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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