Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Lehigh Carbon Community College prepares students with career-focused programs and transfer degrees for those interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree. At LCCC, students who start here can truly go anywhere!
School Highlights
Lehigh Carbon Community College serves 6,265 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,265 students
- In-state tuition: $5,100
- Out-state tuition: $12,960
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 452 teachers has grown by 113% over five years.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
452 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
90
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lehigh Carbon Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 36:1 over five years.
The Lehigh Carbon Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,265 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
2,190 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
4,075 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
11%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
57%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
11%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
College Completion Rate
21%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,100 is less than the state average of $10,168. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,960 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has grown by 49% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,100
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,960
$14,356
Tuition Notes
Annual
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
40%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,828
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1966, Lehigh Carbon Community College serves nearly 10,000 students from Lehigh, Carbon, Schuylkill and surrounding counties offering more than 90 programs of study including healthcare, information technology, criminal justice, education and business administration. From the main campus in Schnecksville and modern sites in Allentown, Tamaqua and Lehigh Valley International Airport, Lehigh Carbon offers two-year associate degrees, certificate and specialized diploma programs, and workforce training for students studying either full-time, part-time or online.
Profile last updated: 08/09/2022
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The nearest community college to Lehigh Carbon Community College is Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown (5.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
Private for-profit
5151 Tilghman St
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 398-5300
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 398-5300
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(484) 223-4600
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(484) 223-4600
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3184 Airport Road
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(610) 266-2910
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 266-2910
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(610) 861-5300
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(610) 861-5300
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(610) 375-1212
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