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3,258 students
Public institution
Public institution
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The mission of Lower Columbia College is to ensure each learner’s success. Influencing lives in ways that are individual and collective, local and global, transfer and preparatory, traditional and innovative, and personal and professional, the College is a powerful force for quality of life in our community.
School Highlights:
Lower Columbia College serves 3,258 students (57% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Lower Columbia College is the only community colleges within Cowlitz County, WA.
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Lower Columbia College | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public institution | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 3,258 students |
1,283 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 1,870 students |
832 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 1,388 students | 1,020 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
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| % Black | 2% | 12% |
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| % White | 85% | 66% |
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| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.27 | 0.45 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $4,272 | $5,940 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $4,812 | $10,075 |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes:
Lower Columbia College is located in Longview, where the Cowlitz River finishes its run from Mt. Rainier to the mighty Columbia River. Most Lower Columbia College students live in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington, or commute from nearby Oregon communities. LCC is part of the Washington State community and technical college system.
Founded in 1934, LCC is one of the state's first community colleges. The beautiful campus has grown over the years to 25 buildings on 35 acres at the heart of Longview, and includes a modern library, computing and tutoring centers, fitness center, art gallery, bookstore, and more.
Lower Columbia College offer college degrees and certificates in more than 70 fields. We also offer non-credit Community Education and Senior Studies classes, as well as high school completion, adult basic education and English as a Second Language.
Courses and programs available in 54 disciplines, includes Accounting, Administration of Justice, Automotive/Diesel Technology, Allied Health, Anthropology, Art, Astronomy, Biology, Blueprint Reading, Business Administration, Business Technology, Chemical Dependency Studies, Chemistry, Computer Info. Systems, College Success, Drama, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Electronics Technology, English, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Fire Science Technology, French, Geography, Geology, Human Development, History, Health, Home & Family Life, Humanities, Industrial Maintenance, Individual Development, Journalism, Library, Machine Trades, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Medical Assisting, Music, Nursing, Oceanography, Paraeducator, Physical Education, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Pulp & Paper Technology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech and Welding.
LCC is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and operates under approval granted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Higher Education Coordination Board.
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