Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield

School Highlights

Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield serves 335 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is same as the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield has declined by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
335 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
271 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
64 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
394 students
404 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
271 students
565 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
64 students
570 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
20%
17%
% White
35%
35%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,900
$35,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
69%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Entrepreneur -
    • Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
Who are famous alumni from Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield?
Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield famous alumni include: John Doe, Entrepreneur and Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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