Lenoir Community College

231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
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www.lenoircc.edu
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School Highlights

Lenoir Community College serves 2,693 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Top Rankings

Lenoir Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 327 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lenoir Community College(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty327 staff144 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lenoir Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Lenoir Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,693 students2,123 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:118:1
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# Full-Time Students909 students761 students
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# Part-Time Students1,784 students1,362 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
10%
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% Black
28%
22%
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% White
57%
55%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.590.63
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College Completion Rate
18%
25%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,500$27,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,279 is less than the state average of $2,528. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,039 is less than the state average of $8,242. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,279$2,528
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,039$8,242
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2007)$2,625$6,000
Median Debt for Dropouts$2,625$4,000
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Sports

Total Sports Offered3 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Automotive Customizing Club, Biomechanics Club, Computering Engineering Club, Cooks and Connoisserus, Criminal Justice Club, Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology Club, Horticulture Club, Human Service Club, Lamplighters Club, Medical Assisting Club, Night Owls Club, Nightingales Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Radiant Beams Club, Science Club, Student Government Association, Surgical Technology Club, Welding Club
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Lenoir Community College (LCC) chartered April 3, 1958,  is part of the North Carolina Community College System.  Primarily serving Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties, LCC is located in Kinston, North Carolina, at the intersection of US 70 and NC 58. The College offers both degree and non-degree programs and serves approximately 4,300 curriculum students and 14,000 continuing education students annually ranking 15th in enrollment among the 58 community colleges in the state. Lenoir Community College provides excellent educational opportunities delivered by well-qualified, professional faculty using state-of-the-art equipment through traditional and distance learning options. LCC’s student-oriented support staff is committed to providing high quality support services to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The College offers 45 associate degree programs, 33 diploma programs, and 86 certificate/skills certificate programs. Lenoir Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Colleges.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lenoir Community College is Pitt Community College (23.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pitt Community College
    Public
    8,185 students | 23.70 Mi1986 Pitt Tech Road
    Winterville, NC 28590
    (252) 493-7200     23.708,185
  • Wayne Community College
    Public
    3,238 students | 24.00 Mi3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
    Goldsboro, NC 27534
    (919) 735-5151     24.003,238
  • Craven Community College
    Public
    3,003 students | 27.90 Mi800 College Ct
    New Bern, NC 28562
    (252) 638-7200     27.903,003
  • Miller-Motte College-Greenville
    Private, for profit
    353 students | 29.40 Mi1021 WH Smith Blvd Ste 102
    Greenville, NC 27834
    (252) 215-2000     29.40353
  • James Sprunt Community College
    Public
    1,113 students | 30.30 Mi133 James Sprunt Drive
    Kenansville, NC 28349
    (910) 296-2400     30.301,113
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 2,693 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,279
  • Out-state tuition: $8,039
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
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Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,528 per year for in-state students and $8,242 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $25,071 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Richmond Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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