Lincoln Trail College

Last updated: June 18, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Lincoln Trail College is a public certificate and vocational school in Robinson, Illinois, enrolling about 360 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. In-state tuition starts near $4,390 per year before fees and aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,390
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $8,719 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 360 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.56%

Lincoln Trail College: what the data shows

Common questions about Lincoln Trail College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Lincoln Trail College?

Lincoln Trail College is located in Robinson, IL (ZIP 62454).

Is Lincoln Trail College public or private?

Lincoln Trail College is a Public institution.

How much does Lincoln Trail College cost?

Published tuition: $4,390 in-state, $12,340 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $8,719.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,560.

How big is Lincoln Trail College?

Total enrollment: 360 students.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Trail College?

150%-time completion rate: 46.56%.

What do graduates of Lincoln Trail College earn?

Median earnings: $34,213 six years after entry; $37,533 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.

31.29% of students receive Pell grants.

Is Lincoln Trail College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.56%; median earnings $37,533 at 10 years; net price $8,719. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Costs

Tuition Costs

$4,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lincoln Trail College was $4,390.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$8,719
2024 Value

In 2024 Lincoln Trail College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,719.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$34,876 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$8,719 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$17,560 4-Year In-State Tuition

$49,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.

4-year total cost breakdown for Lincoln Trail College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

9.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lincoln Trail College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 Trail College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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.

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

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Trail College in 2024 is 360 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

40.74% 100% Completion Time

46.56% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40.74% of students graduating from Lincoln Trail College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Lincoln Trail College.

Return on Investment

$6,500 Median Student Debt

$37,533 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

976.18% Return on Investment

1.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Lincoln Trail College.

Top Programs by Completions

Program completion data is not available for this institution.

Most popular programs at Lincoln Trail College.

Employment Outcomes

$34,213 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$37,267 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$37,533 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for Lincoln Trail College graduates.

About

Lincoln Trail College is a public institution located in Robinson, IL. The institution enrolls approximately 360 students. The institution maintains a 46.56% graduation rate. Approximately 31.29% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Robinson, IL 62454

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Lincoln Trail College 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.

FAQ

How much does Lincoln Trail College cost?

Reported in-state tuition is $4,390 and average net price is $8,719 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Lincoln Trail College earn?

Median earnings are $34,213 six years after entry and $37,533 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Trail College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 46.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Lincoln Trail College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.

How big is Lincoln Trail College?

Total enrollment is about 360 students in the latest reporting year.

Is Lincoln Trail College public or private?

Lincoln Trail College is a public institution located in Robinson, IL.

Is Lincoln Trail College an HBCU?

No. Lincoln Trail College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Lincoln Trail College a tribal college?

No. Lincoln Trail College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Lincoln Trail College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Lincoln Trail College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

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.