- Lenoir Community College is a public community college in Lenoir County, North Carolina. LCC's main campus is located in the city of Kinston in Lenoir County and it has satellite institutions in Greene and Jones counties. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
School Highlights
Lenoir Community College serves 2,591 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,591 students
- In-state tuition: $2,279
- Out-state tuition: $8,039
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 157 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Lenoir Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
157 staff
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
51
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lenoir Community College has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lenoir Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,591 students
2,143 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
695 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
1,896 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
154 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
695 students
650 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,896 students
1,517 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
719 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
51%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,279 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,039 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,279
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,039
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2007)
$2,625
$6,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,625
$3,668
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
16
ACT Math
n/a
18
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Automotive Customizing ClubBiomechanics Club
Computering Engineering ClubCooks and Connoisserus
Criminal Justice ClubGraphic Arts & Imaging Technology Club
Horticulture ClubHuman Service Club
Lamplighters ClubMedical Assisting Club
Night Owls ClubNightingales Club
Phi Beta LambdaPhi Theta Kappa
Radiant Beams ClubScience Club
Student Government AssociationSurgical Technology Club
Welding Club
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Lenoir Community College (LCC) chartered April 3, 1958, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. Primarily serving Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties, LCC is located in Kinston, North Carolina, at the intersection of US 70 and NC 58. The College offers both degree and non-degree programs and serves approximately 4,300 curriculum students and 14,000 continuing education students annually ranking 15th in enrollment among the 58 community colleges in the state. Lenoir Community College provides excellent educational opportunities delivered by well-qualified, professional faculty using state-of-the-art equipment through traditional and distance learning options. LCC’s student-oriented support staff is committed to providing high quality support services to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The College offers 45 associate degree programs, 33 diploma programs, and 86 certificate/skills certificate programs. Lenoir Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lenoir Community College cost?
Lenoir Community College's tuition is approximately $2,279 for In-State students and $8,039 for Out-State students.
What sports does Lenoir Community College offer?
Lenoir Community College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Volleyball.
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