Lively Technical College
Lively Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tallahassee, FL. It offers 41 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1977 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Lively Technical College is Welding Technology/Welder and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,856. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Welding Technology/Welder programs ($10,695). The length of the program is 1,050 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 10 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Lively Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $5,856 | - | 1,050 Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,471 | $353 | 600 Hours | 6 Months | $16,505 |
| 3 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | $3,369 | $469 | 750 Hours | 8 Months | $13,584 |
| 4 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $677 | $120 | 165 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
| 5 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $737 | $120 | 165 Hours | 2 Months | $3,862 |
| 6 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $4,093 | $1,530 | 1,200 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,349 students attended Lively Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 53 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 93 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Lively Technical College is 51% and the retention rate is 31% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Number of Faculty | 58 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Lively Technical College is $5,856
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
37% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,101 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,856 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $13,300 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,814 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,101 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Lively Technical College offers 41 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 703 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 247 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 15 | 0 | 195 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 22 | 0 | 261 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 703 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Lively Technical College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 703 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 247 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 195 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 261 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 73 completers |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | ✕ | 46 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | ✕ | 27 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 174 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 108 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 66 |
| Total | 247 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,349 students have enrolled into Lively Technical College. By gender, 819 male and 530 female students are attending the school.
There are 697 White (51.67%), 471 Black/African American (34.91%), 98 Hispanic (7.26%), 17 Asian (1.26%), and 153 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,349 | 819 | 530 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Black/African American | 471 | 232 | 239 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 57 | 41 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| White | 697 | 487 | 210 |
| Two More | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 500 N Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- 850-487-7555
- School Website
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