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Private For-Profit Associate Good 65/100

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

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Grand Prairie, Texas

About Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a private for-profit institution offering associate degrees based in Grand Prairie, Texas. It enrolls 1,539 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: lincolntech.edu

Acceptance: Open
Graduation: 61.6%
Net Price: $33,250
Median Earnings (10yr): $46,396
Enrollment: 1,539
Student : Faculty: 22:1

Accreditor Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Academic Calendar Differs by Program

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

65/100

UCD Score · 2-Year

Outcomes 79

Value 13

Affordability 43

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie generally admits all qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $33,250 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private for-profit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$33,250

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

63%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

68%

Borrowing to attend

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$32,373
$30,001 – $48,000

$32,505
$48,001 – $75,000

$34,098
$75,001 – $110,000

$36,433
Over $110,000

$37,757

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,750

10% percentile

$5,662

25% percentile

$11,730

Median percentile

$14,750

75% percentile

$18,250

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $9,833 ↓ $1,897

No Pell $9,500 ↓ $2,230

Dependent students $9,500 ↓ $2,230

Independent students $12,125 ↑ $395

Female students $9,500 ↓ $2,230

Male students $9,589 ↓ $2,141

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $4,750, less than completers ($11,730), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

62% of full-time students who enrolled at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie graduate within six years, and 74% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

62%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

74%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie earn a median of $46,396 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$46,396

Earning > $25K

71%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$25,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$38,800

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$32,100

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$40,100

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$44,600

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $13,800, about 36% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Stable ↑ 4.4 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 52% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is home to 1,539 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 52% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

1,539

Part-Time

First-Generation

52%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 45.7% 704

Black 29.0% 446

White 19.5% 300

Other 3.6% 56

Asian 1.4% 21

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large Suburb Grand Prairie, Texas

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

29% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Differs by Program scheduling structure

Designation

Branch campus

What You Can Study

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie offers a focused set of programs: 4 distinct programs across 3 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

2 Programs

Mechanics & Repair

Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)
Vehicle Maintenance $81K ($63K–$104K)

1 Program

Precision Production

Precision Metal Working

1 Program

Engineering Tech

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians $66K ($46K–$91K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is 22:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

22:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Avg Faculty Salary

$45,080

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

78 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Instructors	78	100%	$45,080

Pros & Cons of Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Open admissions
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Above-average net price
Larger class sizes than typical
Modest first-year retention
Most students take on federal loans
For-profit institution, verify accreditation and outcomes carefully

Best for: Based on the data, Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie.

Is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie hard to get into?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted.

What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie has an acceptance rate of 0%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie cost?

The average net price after aid at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is $33,250 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie worth it?

Moderate return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $46,396 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $33,250 per year. That's roughly 1.4x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie known for?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is best known for its programs in Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie are $46,396, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie accredited?

Yes. Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

How many students attend Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie enrolls 1,539 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie graduates 62% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie a public or private college?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is a Private For-Profit institution.

Where is Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie located?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is located in Grand Prairie, Texas.

What programs does Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie offer?

Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie offers 4 distinct programs. The most popular include Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie is 22:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.