Laramie County Community College
Tel:
(307)778-5222
- Established in 1968, Laramie County Community College is a full-service, comprehensive community college with campuses in Cheyenne and Laramie and outreach centers at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and in Pine Bluffs. A wide range of academic, career/technical and community education programs is provided. aramie County Community College has a 271-acre campus in Cheyenne with 22 buildings. Most buildings are connected by enclosed walkways. Laramie County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2006, LCCC was accepted into the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) process.
School Highlights
- Laramie County Community College serves 4,388 students (41% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 16%.
- Laramie County Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Laramie County, WY.
- The nearest community college to Laramie County Community College is CollegeAmerica-Cheyenne (5.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Laramie County Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 204 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Laramie County Community College | (WY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 204 staff | 149 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,388 students | 3,422 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,815 students | 1,085 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,573 students | 2,337 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 276 | 276 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 2% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| % Black | 1% | 1% |
| % White | 84% | 84% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,500 | $34,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Established in 1968, Laramie County Community College is a full-service, comprehensive community college with campuses in Cheyenne and Laramie and an outreach center at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and in Pine Bluffs. A wide range of academic, vocational and community education programs are provided. LCCC has been named the No. 1 digital-savvy community college, with the inclusion of SMART boards, online learning opportunities and other progressive IT applications. And our new Golden Eagles scholarship program helps hundreds of students pay for college while they give back to the community. Small class sizes, faculty dedication and cutting-edge programs make LCCC not just a place to complete core requirements, but a place where you can thrive. LCCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Laramie County Community College is CollegeAmerica-Cheyenne (5.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- CollegeAmerica-CheyennePrivate, non-profit60 students | 5.60 Mi6101 Yellowstone Rd Ste 101
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307)637-2044 5.6060 - 341 students | 42.40 Mi3842 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)223-2669 42.40341 - Wyotech-LaramiePrivate, for profit1,085 students | 45.20 Mi4373 N 3rd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307)742-3776 45.201,085 - Aims Community CollegePublic5,001 students | 47.90 Mi5401 W. 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80632
(970)330-8008 47.905,001 - Eastern Wyoming CollegePublic1,704 students | 73.80 Mi3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307)532-8200 73.801,704
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