- 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 6,807 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 6,807 students
- In-state tuition: $4,794
- Out-state tuition: $10,428
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lane Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
652 staff
192 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lane Community College has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Lane Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,807 students
903 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,701 students
210 students
# Part-Time Students
4,106 students
693 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
389 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,701 students
210 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
136 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,106 students
693 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
270 students
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
15%
12%
% White
6%
26%
% Hawaiian
67%
38%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2039%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,794 is more than the state average of $4,166. 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 $6,762. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,794
$4,166
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,428
$6,762
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,424
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,834
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (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: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lane Community College is Northwest College-Eugene (4.7 miles away)
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Miles
Students
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Private for-profit
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(541) 344-0397
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 344-0397
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| 139 students
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(541) 753-6466
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 753-6466
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| 58 students
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(541) 917-4999
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(541) 440-4600
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(541) 440-4600
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(541) 265-2283
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