Laredo Community College

Location and Contact Information

West End Washington St
Laredo, TX 78040-4395
USA
Main Tel: (956) 721-5394
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Laredo Community College, also known as LCC, was founded on September 28, 1947, as Laredo Junior College. The college was established by the Laredo Independent School District. In 1993, LCC adopted its current name. The college's campus spreads over 300 acres at the historic Fort McIntosh located in Laredo, Texas. The main campus is also known as Fort McIntosh Campus. The college also has a South Campus located at 5500 South Zapata Highway.

Some of the academic units of LCC are computer information systems, health sciences division, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities. Students can apply for various LCC Scholarships and Community Scholarships offered by external organizations, foundations, clubs, and individuals.

The student organizations of LCC include the Choral/Vocal Club, Criminal Justice Club, Future Teachers Association of Laredo Community College, Learning in Action Club, Nuestras Raices Club de Espanol, Phi Theta Kappa Society, and many more.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, liberal arts, and security and law enforcement.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.
  • ROTC.
  • Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Laredo Community College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Rose State CollegeMidwest City, OK8,132
2United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY4,553
3United States Naval AcademyAnnapolis, MD4,488
4Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI17,612
5Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE15,055
6Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO5,145
7Metropolitan Community College-LongviewLees Summit, MO5,848
8Kapiolani Community CollegeHonolulu, HI8,221
9CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx, NY9,117
10Laney CollegeOakland, CA13,297

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate62620
1-2 year certificate18817
< 1 year certificate1169

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  126
Without tenure; working toward tenure  59
Without tenure; tenure not available  13

Students

Student enrollment was 8,256 in 2009-2010 (5,745 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Laredo Community College provides on-campus housing for 120 of its 5,745 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

International Study

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • International Marketing
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (58 awarded)

  • System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (32 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded)

  • Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (382 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (61 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (41 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (127 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (9 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

  • Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (96 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

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