Lincoln Trail College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,300

3.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,464

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

605

50.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.6%

88 Graduates

About

Lincoln Trail College is a higher education institution located in Crawford County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lincoln Trail College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (15 degrees), and General Studies (14 degrees).

In 2023, 262 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lincoln Trail College. 45.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (227 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln Trail College is $3,300, which is $−4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln Trail College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 279 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lincoln Trail College is $3,300, which is $4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,464.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Lincoln Trail College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lincoln Trail College was $3,300. The cost of tuition at Lincoln Trail College is $−4,953 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lincoln Trail College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,464

2023 Value

123%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lincoln Trail College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,464. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lincoln Trail College grew by 123%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lincoln Trail College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,338

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lincoln Trail College was of $7,338 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 54.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lincoln Trail College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Lincoln Trail College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lincoln Trail College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lincoln Trail College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 279 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lincoln Trail College had a total enrollment of 605 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Trail College is 307 students and the part-time enrollment is 298. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at Lincoln Trail College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Trail College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.8% White, 5.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Black or African American, 0.992% Two or More Races, 0.992% Asian, 0.496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lincoln Trail College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.3%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lincoln Trail College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 605 students. The full-time enrollment at Lincoln Trail College is 307 and the part-time enrollment is 298. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at Lincoln Trail College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lincoln Trail College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Trail College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lincoln Trail College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lincoln Trail College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
507 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
34 enrolled students
Black or African American
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lincoln Trail College is 83.8% White, 5.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Black or African American, 0.992% Two or More Races, 0.992% Asian, 0.496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Lincoln Trail College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lincoln Trail College is white (227 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lincoln Trail College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (62 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (15 degrees) and General Studies (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lincoln Trail College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (5 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (132 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Trail College are Software developers (630,405 people), Other managers (189,233 people), Computer occupations, all other (132,689 people), Computer & information systems managers (123,221 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (118,161 people).

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Trail College in 2023 are Science Technologies (5 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (132 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Trail College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Lincoln Trail College are Science Technologies (5 degrees awarded), Precision Production (24 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (132 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lincoln Trail College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lincoln Trail College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
62 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
15 degrees awarded
General Studies
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Lincoln Trail College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 62 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lincoln Trail College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

142

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

120

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Trail College, which is 1.18 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (120).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lincoln Trail College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Trail College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.27 times more than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Lincoln Trail College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.788 times less than the 66 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Lincoln Trail College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (61.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lincoln Trail College is Male and White (61.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
227 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lincoln Trail College is white (227 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

0.763% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
123 degrees awarded
White Female
104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lincoln Trail College is white male (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (104 degrees).

Operations

Lincoln Trail College employs 10 Instructors, 3 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lincoln Trail College are Male Instructor (7), Female Instructor (3), and Female Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Trail College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, Service, with 6 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.78M

2023 Salaries

8.49%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lincoln Trail College paid a median of $4.78M in salaries, a 8.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lincoln Trail College paid a total of $1.05M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lincoln Trail College were Instructor with 10 employees, Associate professor with 3 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lincoln Trail College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, Service with 6 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lincoln Trail College was Male Instructor with 7 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Associate professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lincoln Trail College.

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