Lassen Community College

478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville, CA 96130
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Tel: (530) 257-6181
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  • 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 (38.0 miles away).

Top Placements

Lassen Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lassen Community College(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty56 staff97 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Lassen Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Lassen Community College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,557 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio46:144:1
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# Full-Time Students592 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students1,965 students5,903 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		116144
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
-
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% Asian
6%
13%
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% Hispanic
10%
37%
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% Black
13%
7%
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% White
55%
32%
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% Hawaiian		--
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
9%
5%
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Diversity Score0.660.73
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College Completion Rate
16%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,500$34,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $1,127 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $5,903 is less than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,127$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,903$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid68%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2015)$9,150$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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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.

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 2,557 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,127
  • Out-state tuition: $5,903
  • Student:teacher ratio: 46:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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