Lower Columbia College
School Highlights
Lower Columbia College serves 2,703 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,703 students
- In-state tuition: $4,150
- Out-state tuition: $4,665
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 350 teachers has grown by 177% over five years.
Lower Columbia College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
350 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Lower Columbia College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Lower Columbia College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,703 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,583 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
1,120 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
73%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
12%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.73
College Completion Rate
22%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,150 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,665 is less than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,150
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,665
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,084
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,041
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
School Calendar
View the Lower Columbia College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
- Event Date
- Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund September 25, 2022 (Sunday)
- Last Day to Withdraw without a W September 30, 2022 (Friday)
- Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund October 08, 2022 (Saturday)
- Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Quarter Classes* November 10, 2022 (Thursday)
- Last Day of Fall Quarter Classes December 02, 2022 (Friday)
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