Lincoln Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a private for-profit trade school in Shelton, Connecticut, enrolling about 875 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 64.93% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,683 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $38,521 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 875 71.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.93%
- First-Generation Students: 54.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,475
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton: what the data shows
Common questions about Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is located in Shelton, CT (ZIP 06484).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton public or private?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton cost?
Average net price after aid: $38,521.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $37,400 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $38,816 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $39,195 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $39,944 |
| $110,001+ | $41,313 |
How big is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
Total enrollment: 875 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,475 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
150%-time completion rate: 64.93%.
First-year retention: 73.5%.
What do graduates of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton earn?
Median earnings: $36,485 six years after entry; $38,683 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,250.
60.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (151 completions)
- Electrician (140 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (128 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (36 completions)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 64.93%; median earnings $38,683 at 10 years; net price $38,521. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$38,521
2024 Value
In 2024 Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,521.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$154,084 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$38,521 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
79.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $17,966 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,207 |
| 2015 | — | — | $20,267 |
| 2016 | — | — | $20,131 |
| 2017 | — | — | $18,798 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,277 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,310 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,956 |
| 2021 | — | — | $31,803 |
| 2022 | — | — | $35,692 |
| 2023 | — | — | $35,543 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton reported total enrollment of about 875 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (31.7%), and White (23.5%). About 60.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in 2024 is 875 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,475 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 33.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.49% 100% Completion Time
64.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.49% of students graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 13% male / 87% female
- Electrician: 97% male / 3% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton.
Return on Investment
$11,250 Median Student Debt
$38,683 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
151.05% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 151 completions
2. Electrician: 140 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 128 completions
4. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 36 completions
5. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,877
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a private for-profit institution located in Shelton, CT. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrician, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 875 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (31.7%), White (23.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 64.93%. Approximately 60.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Shelton, CT 06484
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton located?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is located in Shelton, CT.
How much does Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $38,521 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,475 students, Black or African American (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (31.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
About 54.8% of students at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton earn?
Median earnings are $36,485 six years after entry and $38,683 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,250.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton public or private?
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is a private for-profit institution located in Shelton, CT.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton an HBCU?
No. Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton a tribal college?
No. Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton reports 31.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- Connecticut trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.