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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1446th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Longview, WA

    Total Population47,202 (42,760 urban / 4,442 rural)
    Households18,612 (2.47 people per house)
    Families12,398 (2.99 people per family)
    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Pop. — African American496
    Pop. — Asian1,178
    Pop. — Pacific Islander157
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native1,422
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)43,920
    Pop. — Other1,417

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium

    UndergraduateAssociates
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationMixed part/full-time two-year
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
    Size & SettingMedium two-year

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringAssociate's degree
    Calendar SystemQuarter
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lower Columbia College?

    Ranks 3714th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,586 $2,586 $3,288
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $207 $207 $207
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $80 $80 $103
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $3,903 $3,903 $4,605
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $13,833 $13,833 $14,535
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,203 $7,203 $7,905

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $2,425 trend  $2,793 $2,425 trend  $2,793 $2,473 trend  $3,495
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $975 trend  $1,110
    On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,880 trend  $6,300
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,510 trend  $3,630
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,330 trend  $3,300

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Lower Columbia College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsYes
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Lower Columbia College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementNo
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm CapacityN/A
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Lower Columbia College ranks 4204th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,926 85 pie   31%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,821 61 pie   22%
    Institutional Grant Aid $949 9 pie   3%
    Student Loan Aid $2,286 29 pie   11%
    Any financial aid type   108 pie   40%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Lower Columbia College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    N/A11
    Black Non-Hispanic
    121527
    Hispanic
    285987
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    183351
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    122537
    White Non-Hispanic
    8811,5982,479
    Race Unknown
    151240391
    Total 1,102 1,971 3,073

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Lower Columbia College.

      Men Women Total
    64 110 174
    14 60 74
    65 7 72
    59 12 71
    19 46 65

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 1 7 8
    Accounting and Related Services, Other 14 14
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3 5 53 10 71
    Business Administration and Management, General 11 11
    Business/Commerce, General 2 2
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 7 7
    Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation 9 9
    Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 13 13
    Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 1 60 9 72
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 1
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5 1 6
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3 3
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7 7
    Fire Science/Fire-fighting 9 9
    General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other 1 12 1 14
    General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 13 2 15
    Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 3 3
    Home Health Aide/Home Attendant 2 2
    Instrumentation Technology/Technician 1 1
    Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 1 1
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 2 7 1 158 5 174
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 2 2 1 1 43 16 65
    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 2 2
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 1 8 9
    Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 1 5 6
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 9 1 10
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1 1
    Medical Reception/Receptionist 3 3
    Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 3 2 51 2 58
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 1 62 9 74
    Office Management and Supervision 11 1 12
    Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 4 4
    Physical Sciences 1 4 5
    Receptionist 1 1
    Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3 3
    Teacher Assistant/Aide 3 3
    Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 1 1
    Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 1 1
    Welding Technology/Welder 34 6 40
    Word Processing 4 4
    Total 4 15 19 6 639 63 746

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Lower Columbia College ranks 1738th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $50,020 ($51,032 male / $48,435 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 77 (47 male / 30 female)
    Total Benefits $1,281,468

    Lower Columbia College Summary

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    Lower Columbia College is a community college located in Longview, WA. The current campus was established in 1962, and LCC now has an approximate enrollment of 4,000 students.

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    Lower Columbia College Academics

    Lower Columbia College is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major and Study Abroad. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Lower Columbia College.

    Computer Science:
    Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Programming – General, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Entry Applications, Data Processing Technology, Word Processing
    Security and Protective Services:
    Law Enforcement Administration
    Education:
    Elementary Education, Teacher Assistance
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Accounting Technology, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business Administration/Management, Information Processing/Data Entry, Office Clerical Services
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Assistance, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Nursing Assistance, Substance Abuse Counseling
    Popular majors:
    fifty-three percent liberal arts, forty-seven percent construction trades
    English Language and Literature:
    English

    Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 59.

    Lower Columbia College Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of thirteen dollars regular application fee, thirteen dollars out-of-state application fee and thirteen dollars online application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students.

    the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides,

    Lower Columbia College Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and Institution’s own financial aid form. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at seventy-four percent scholarships per grants and twenty-six percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    Lower Columbia College Students

    The school’s size is approximately one thousand, five hundred and ninety-two degree-seeking undergrads and three hundred and thirty-two first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Lower Columbia College offers Associate degrees. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Further, the student body consists of ninety-eight percent in-state students, two percent out-of-state students, eighteen percent part-time students, fifty-five percent women, forty-five percent men, two percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, eighty-six percent white per non-hispanic and five percent race per ethnicity unreported.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. In fact, the school is located 50 miles from Portland, Oregon, 120 miles from Seattle.

    Lower Columbia College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Cross_country
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Golf
    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    The Red Devils are a member of NJCAA.

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