Lassen Community College: Review & Facts

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Lassen Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,695 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1925 and is the only institution located in Susanville, California.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Lassen Community College.

Majors
Offered
26
Lassen Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Firefighting, Engineering, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lassen Community College is low at 50% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Lassen Community College is very low - 20%. Approximately 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lassen Community College is pretty good: 13:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, about $9,100 a year. The additional fees at Lassen Community College (not included in tuition costs) are around $100; which totals $9,200 a year.

Read the details about Lassen Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Lassen Community College will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Lassen Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (530) 257-6181 or check Lassen Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,500
Low
Lassen Community College provides a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lassen Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Lassen Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $3,500 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Lassen Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lassen Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lassen Community College
478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville, California
96130, USA
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