Lane Community College
- 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 8,861 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,861 students
- In-state tuition: $4,794
- Out-state tuition: $10,428
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lane Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 652 teachers has grown by 30% over five years.
Lane Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lane Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Lane Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,861 students
2,025 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,407 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
5,454 students
1,152 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
562 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,407 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
118 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,454 students
1,526 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
255 students
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
66%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
13%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.09%
2.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,794 is more than the state average of $4,694. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,428 is more than the state average of $7,748. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,794
$4,694
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,428
$7,748
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,424
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,834
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (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 and Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lane Community College is Linn-Benton Community College (40.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
40.1 miles
| 5,533 students
Umpqua Community College
Public
1140 Umpqua College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-4600
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-4600
56.7 miles
| 2,458 students
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
63.4 miles
| 452 students
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
66.8 miles
| 9,347 students
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-2525
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-2525
74.4 miles
| 2,053 students
Recent Articles
10 STEM Degrees You Can Earn at Your Local Community College
We highlight some of the best degrees offered by community colleges in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Community College Students Headed to NASA
Some community college scholars have been selected by NASA to design robotic rovers. Learn about the program and some of the students selected.
Get Your Feet Wet with a WaterBotics Camp at Your Local Community College
This summer, community colleges across the country have been participating in an innovative program known as “Waterbotics,” developed at the Stevens Institute of Technology by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.
