Lower Columbia College
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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 Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Cowlitz County, WA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,776 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,492 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,268 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 39% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 33% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,165 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 29% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,509 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $241 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 7% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,718 | $3,129 |
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.
In the News:
- Symphonic Band will give free concert at LCC (The Daily News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:13:08 am
The Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band will celebrate a double anniversary — the band’s 30th and the college’s 75th — with a free concert next week. - Entertainment Calendar (The Daily News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:12:17 am
THURSDAY, NOV. 19 - Fuller on Food: Camp cooking for the hungry hunter (The Daily News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:48:06 am
Column by Don FullerFor The Daily News It all began innocently enough. I talked to Dave Freece at the Cowlitz County Historical Museum about what I might write in one of my columns to support their current Smithsonian exhibit on the history of food in America. Dave thought that since Axel Swanson was making a presentation about hunting and fishing at 7 p.m. Thursday, maybe I could do a column ... - What's Happening: Catch 'Steel Magnolias' in Woodland (The Daily News)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:31:29 am
‘Steel Magnolias’ on stage Saturday, Sunday in Woodland - LCC celebrates year 75 with gallery of old photos (The Daily News)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 06:30:39 am
Lower Columbia College is kicking off its 75th birthday party with a gallery-sized scrapbook.
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