Lake City Community College

Lake City Community College, also known as LCCC, was established as Columbia Forestry School in 1947, and was referred to as the "Forestry Capitol of the World." LCCC came under the management of the University of Florida in 1950 and was renamed University of Florida Forest Ranger School. The college joined the newly created 28 state community college network in 1962 and was named Lake City Junior College and Forest Ranger School. It adopted the present name in 1970.

At present, Lake City Community College’s main campus occupies an area of 132 acres. It offers a diverse range of academic programs through the following academic departments:

• Allied Health
• Continuing Education/ Workforce & Economic Development
• Employ Florida Banner Center
• Golf, Landscape, & Forestry Department
• High School Programs
• Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Occupational Programs
• Teaching Academy

LCCC operates three satellite campuses in Cross City, Macclenny, and Bell which are in surrounding counties. At these centers, the local residents can take distance learning courses, attend live classes, or communicate with advisors through the internet.

Lake City Community College Highlights

Where Lake City Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and agricultural science and management.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Lake City Community College was 2,849 in 2007 (1,737 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Lake City Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Lake City Community College provides on-campus housing for 88 of its 1,737 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.