Lehigh Carbon Community College

Q: How much does Lehigh Carbon Community College cost?

Lehigh Carbon Community College's tuition is approximately $5,190 for In-State students and $13,230 for Out-State students.

Q: What is the acceptance rate of Lehigh Carbon Community College?

The acceptance rate of Lehigh Carbon Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 85%.

Q: What sports does Lehigh Carbon Community College offer?

Lehigh Carbon Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

Q: What is Lehigh Carbon Community College's ranking?

Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078

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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 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 6,265 students
In-state tuition: $5,190
Out-state tuition: $13,230
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 46%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 452 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Lehigh Carbon Community College

(PA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

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

58 staff

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Number of Programs Offered

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lehigh Carbon Community College has declined by 9% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Lehigh Carbon Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

6,265 students

448 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,190 students

282 students

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# Part-Time Students

4,075 students

166 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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312 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

6,265 students

297 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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18 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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243 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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21 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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330 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

28%

% Black

12%

% White

54%

61%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

11%

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Diversity Score

0.62

0.59

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

20%

59%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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1.05%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,190 is less than the state average of $9,911. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $13,230 is less than the state average of $13,863. The out-state tuition has grown by 52% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,190

$9,911

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$13,230

$13,863

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Tuition Notes

Annual

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

40%

92%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,000

$13,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

$6,111

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Acceptance Rate

100%

85%

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SAT Reading

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450

SAT Math

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465

SAT Writing

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435

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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ACT Writing

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Source: 2021 (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: 08/08/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lehigh Carbon Community College cost?

Lehigh Carbon Community College's tuition is approximately $5,190 for In-State students and $13,230 for Out-State students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lehigh Carbon Community College?

The acceptance rate of Lehigh Carbon Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 85%.

What sports does Lehigh Carbon Community College offer?

Lehigh Carbon Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Lehigh Carbon Community College's ranking?

Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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