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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Melrose Park, IL

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$31,882

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

60.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,683

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Melrose Park, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $31,882, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 60.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$63,764

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,683

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$23,066

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$109,896

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park is $11,250.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
25.8%
74.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
57.3%
Black
29.7%
White
8.3%
Two or more
2.1%
Unknown
1.1%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$31,882

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,498
$30k - $48k$24,074
$48k - $75k$25,273
$75k+$26,824

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,250
Pell Grant Recipients67.7%
Using Federal Loans78.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment36.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$4,113
Pell Grant Recipients69.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

77.4%

Success

60.8%

In-State Cost

$31,882

Age 25+ Students

28.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 7

Working at 6yr

2,878 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Melrose Park (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Melrose Park (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.