Lower Columbia College
School Highlights
- Lower Columbia College serves 6,352 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
- Lower Columbia College is the only community colleges within Cowlitz County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Lower Columbia College is Clark College (37.6 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 213 teachers has grown by 43% over five years.
| Lower Columbia College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 213 staff | 145 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,352 students | 4,463 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 2,353 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 2,110 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2%
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1%
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| % Asian | 3%
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7%
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| % Hispanic | 13%
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10%
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| % Black | 2%
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4%
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| % White | 76%
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59%
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| % Two or more races | 5%
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5%
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25%
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31%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,400 | $36,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Lower Columbia College is located in Longview, where the Cowlitz River finishes its run from Mt. Rainier to the mighty Columbia River. Most Lower Columbia College students live in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington, or commute from nearby Oregon communities. LCC is part of the Washington State community and technical college system. Founded in 1934, LCC is one of the state's first community colleges. The beautiful campus has grown over the years to 26 buildings on 38.75 acres at the heart of Longview, and includes a modern library, computing and tutoring centers, new health & science building, newly renovated gym & fitness center, art gallery, bookstore, and more. Lower Columbia College offers college degrees and certificates in more than 70 fields. We also offer non-credit Community Education and Senior Studies classes, as well as high school completion, adult basic education and English as a Second Language. Courses and programs available in the following disciplines: Accounting, Advanced Technology Manufacturing, Adult Basic Education, Automotive/Diesel Technology, Allied Health, American Sign Language, Anthropology, Art, Astronomy, Biology, Blueprint Reading, Business Administration, Business Technology, Chemical Dependency Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, College Success, Computer Aided Design, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Cooperative Education, Criminal Justice, Dance, Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology, Drafting, Drama, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, English as a Second Language, Environmental Science, GED preparation, Geography, Geology, High School Completion, Human Development, History, Health, Humanities, Information Technology Systems, Library/Learning Commons, Machine Trades, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Medical Assisting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Oceanography, Paraeducator, Physical Education, Philosophy, Physics, Physical Science, Political Science, Process Control Manufacturing, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Technology and Welding Technology. LCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and operates under approval granted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Washington Student Achievement Council.
Nearby Schools
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The nearest community college to Lower Columbia College is Clark College (37.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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Clark CollegePublic10,911 students | 37.60 Mi1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360)992-2000 37.6010,911 -
Centralia CollegePublic3,317 students | 39.60 Mi600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531
(360)736-9391 39.603,317 -
Everest College-VancouverPrivate, for profit247 students | 40.90 Mi120 NE 136th Ave Ste 130
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360)254-3282 40.90247 -
857 students | 42.50 Mi1651 Lexington Avenue
Astoria, OR 97103
(503)325-0910 42.50857 -
Carrington College-PortlandPrivate, for profit100 students | 44.40 Mi2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97232
(503)761-6100 44.40100
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