Lane Community College

4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Lane is the community`s college: we provide comprehensive, accessible, quality, learning-centered educational opportunities that promote student success and include professional technical and lower division college transfer programs; employee skill upgrading, business development and career enhancement; foundational academic, language and life skills development; lifelong personal development and enrichment; and cultural and community services.

School Highlights

Lane Community College serves 7,702 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 7,702 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,794
  • Out-state tuition: $10,428
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lane Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 652 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lane Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
652 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lane Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Lane Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,702 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,151 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,551 students
957 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
389 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,151 students
767 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,551 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
270 students
270 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
14%
16%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
65%
60%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
5%
2%
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% Unknown races
5%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$33,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,794 is more than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,428 is more than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,794
$4,476
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,428
$7,489
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$15,424
$12,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,834
$6,334
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Lane was founded in 1964, the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that ws founded in 1938. Lane has been rated one of the top two-year colleges in America and has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. In 2000 Lane was selected by the League for Innovation as one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America for its outstanding record of achievement and innovation in improving learning. Lane Community College is a comprehensive community college. The college offers a wide variety of instructional programs including transfer credit programs, professional technical degree and certificate programs, continuing education noncredit courses, programs in English as a Second Language and International ESL, GED programs, and customized training for local businesses. Classes are offered at many locations, and online classes and telecourses are also available. Lane Community College is a comprehensive community college offering professional technical and lower division college classes. The college offers classes at a number of locations in addition to the main campus. These include the Downtown Center in Eugene, Lane Community College at Florence, Lane Community College at Cottage Grove, and the Aviation Academy at the Eugene Airport. In addition to weekday classes, Lane offers some evening and Saturday classes, as well as many online offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lane Community College cost?
Lane Community College's tuition is approximately $4,794 for In-State students and $10,428 for Out-State students.
What sports does Lane Community College offer?
Lane Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Lane Community College's ranking?
Lane Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 7,702 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,794
  • Out-state tuition: $10,428
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Mt Hood Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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