Lassen Community College
Tel:
(530)257-6181
- Lassen is a public institution, open to all high school graduates, or non-graduates. The current enrollment is approximately 2,000 on the Susanville campus. Of those, about 700 are full-time students. We have Outreach Centers offering classes in Westwood, Herlong, Big Valley and Modoc, Mono, and Sierra Counties. Our total district enrollment is over 3,000 students.
School Highlights
- Lassen Community College serves 2,557 students (23% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Lassen Community College is the only community colleges within Lassen County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Lassen Community College is Feather River Community College District (47.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Lassen Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lassen Community College | (CA) 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 | 56 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,557 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 46:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 592 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,965 students | 5,903 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 116 | 144 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | - |
| % Asian | 6% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 37% |
| % Black | 13% | 7% |
| % White | 55% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | - | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,500 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The main campus of Lassen Community College is in Susanville, California. Susanville, California is the county seat for Lassen County, is located in the northeast corner of California. The Susanville campus is built on 165 acres and encompasses 18 buildings. Lassen is a terrific place to explore career possibilities, prepare for future technological changes, or concentrate on the first two years of an advanced degree program. Our Career and Technical Education programs are constantly changing to provide the most current training possible. Many of the programs use a hands-on concept that complements the classroom learning. Our academic programs are geared to prepare students for their transfer to a four-year institution or to complete a well-rounded preparation for the world of work. We offer assistance through Extended Opportunities Program and Services (EOP&S), Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE), CalWorks, Workability III Program, Learning Disabilities Program, our Learning Center with a tutoring service is free to Lassen Community College students and a computer lab for student use.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lassen Community College is Feather River Community College District (47.2 miles away).
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