Lower Columbia College: Review & Facts

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Lower Columbia College is a medium two-year, public school with 2,435 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1934 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Longview, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Lower Columbia College will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
47
Lower Columbia College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Education, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lower Columbia College student retention rate is low at 58% (way below Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at LCC is very low: 29%. About 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lower Columbia College is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low, $5,200 per academic year. The additional fees at LCC beyond tuition are around $400, which totals $5,600 per academic year.

Read the details about LCC 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
This college might accept 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) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Lower Columbia College is $30.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Lower Columbia College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (360) 442-2311 or check Lower Columbia College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
LCC offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at LCC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Lower Columbia College.

Based on the college crime data, Lower Columbia College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lower Columbia College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street
Longview, Washington
98632, USA
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