Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park: Review & Facts

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Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park is a small two-year, private for-profit school with 1,210 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1946 and is the only college located in Melrose Park, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

At Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
5
Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 5 majors. The most popular concentrations are Electrical and Electronics, Medical Assistant, Automotive and Mechanic, and Welding. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park student retention rate is high at 84% (well above Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park is average - 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park is a bit disappointing - 27:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
According to government data, 647 applications were submitted and 647 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park is $100.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (708) 344-4700 or check Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park.

Based on the college crime data, Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lincoln College of Technology Melrose Park
8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, Illinois
60160-1605, USA
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