Lehigh Carbon Community College
Tel:
6107992121
School Highlights
- Lehigh Carbon Community College serves 6,735 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Lehigh Carbon Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Lehigh County, PA.
- The nearest community college is Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown (5.40 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 452 teachers has grown by 111% over five years.
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 452 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,735 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,494 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,241 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% |
| % Black | 6% | 14% |
| % White | 60% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 54% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,900 | $34,800 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Founded in 1966, Lehigh Carbon Community College serves nearly 7,000 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, Jim Thorpe 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.
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