Lane Community College

4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 6,810 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 6,810 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,794
  • Out-state tuition: $10,428
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • 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 274 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Lane Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
274 staff
20 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Student Body

The student population of Lane Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Lane Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,810 students
1,376 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
3,059 students
212 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
3,751 students
1,164 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,810 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,059 students
212 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,751 students
1,164 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
270 students
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
3%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
19%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
3%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
62%
55%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
8%
6%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Unknown races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$31,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,794 is more than the state average of $4,098. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,428 is more than the state average of $6,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,794
$4,098
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,428
$6,824
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
83%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,424
$12,875

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,834
$6,359

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountrySoccer
Track and FieldVolleyball
Source: 2025 (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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 6,810 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,794
  • Out-state tuition: $10,428
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $6,824 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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