- Lorain County Community College, a vital and dynamic leader, serves a culturally diverse community by promoting education, economic, cultural and community development. The College encourages lifelong learning through accessible and affordable academic, career-oriented and continuing education.
School Highlights
Lorain County Community College serves 10,138 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 10,138 students
- In-state tuition: $3,679
- Out-state tuition: $7,302
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lorain County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 726 teachers has grown by 131% over five years.
Lorain County Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
726 staff
91 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lorain County Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lorain County Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,138 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
2,476 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
7,662 students
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,476 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,662 students
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
11%
5%

% Black
9%
12%

% White
73%
72%

% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
1%
5%


Diversity Score
0.45
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
26.72%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
6.65%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$31,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,679 is less than the state average of $4,876. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,302 is less than the state average of $11,127. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,679
$4,876

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,302
$11,127

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$13,558
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,228
$6,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- LCCC is Ohio's top-ranked community college. LCCC has received the state of Ohio's highest quality rating for educational institutions by achieving the Tier 3 Achievement of Excellence. And in 2002, LCCC enrolled a record number of students in over 30 credit programs, along with over 2,000 students in our innovative University Partnership program. Lorain County Community College was granted a charter to serve Lorain County's higher education needs on July 15, 1963. In 1966, LCCC moved to its current location on Abbe Road North, in Elyria, making LCCC the first community college in Ohio to have a permanent campus. The campus opened with three buildings: Engineering Technologies, Mechanical Services, and Physical and Social Sciences. By the end of the fall semester, three more buildings were opened: Business, College Center and Physical Education. At Lorain County Community College, there are many different types of degree programs to meet your unique needs. LCCC has transfer programs where you can earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science Degree. LCCC also offers applied programs where you earn an Associate of Applied Business or Science, or Certificates of Proficiency or Completion. The intent of these programs is to give you marketable skills. Examples of applied programs are: Nursing, Electronics, Business Management and Police Science. Another unique degree opportunity allows for students to have some input, with approval, into the design of their own program with the Associate of Individualized Studies and the Associate of Technical Studies. LCCC received full accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the highest-ranking accrediting association of higher education institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lorain County Community College cost?
Lorain County Community College's tuition is approximately $3,679 for In-State students and $7,302 for Out-State students.
What is Lorain County Community College's ranking?
Lorain County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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