Lehigh Carbon Community College

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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.

Top Rankings

Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 452 teachers has grown by 113% over five years.
Lehigh Carbon Community College(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty452 staff56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lehigh Carbon Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 Enrollment6,265 students477 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:112:1
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# Full-Time Students2,190 students331 students
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# Part-Time Students4,075 students146 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
27%
11%
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% Black
7%
15%
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% White
57%
56%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
11%
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Diversity Score0.590.64
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College Completion Rate
21%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,900$34,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,800 is less than the state average of $10,168. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,060 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has grown by 39% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,800$10,168
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,060$14,356
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Tuition NotesAnnual
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid40%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,828$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%86%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered5 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, SoftballBaseball, Basketball,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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: 07/13/2021

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lehigh Carbon Community College is Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown (5.4 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 6,265 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-state tuition: $12,060
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
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