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The Junior College Department of Lassen Union High School District was established in May, 1925. In March 1965, a part of this high school district was separated and began operating independently as Lassen Community College. The college campus spreads across 165 acres of land in Susanville, California, United States. It is under the California Community Colleges system.
A number of associate degrees and certificate programs are offered to students of Lassen Community College. Courses are available in various fields including accounting, agriculture, automotive technology, art, and biological science.
The students of Lassen Community College are members of a number of social clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Welding Club, Skiing Club, Spirit Quad, Rodeo Club, Journalism Club, and Gunsmith Guild.
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Campus LocationHwy 139
Susanville, CA 96130
USA
Main Tel: (530) 257-6181
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Lassen Community College HighlightsWhere Lassen Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, security and law enforcement, liberal arts, and production trades.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
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
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 115 | 21 | | 1-2 year certificate | 60 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 20 | 5 | | 2-4 year degree | | 21 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Lassen Community College was 1,829 in 2007-2008 (1,099 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 560 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,124 | | Room | $ 2,700 | | Board | $ 2,520 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,566 | | Other | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid: Lassen Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 33 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 5 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
Housing and MealsLassen Community College provides on-campus housing for 125 of its 1,099 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (1 awarded) - Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (0 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
DESIGN (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded) - Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (18 awarded) - Child Development
- Human Services
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (57 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (46 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) SCIENCE (0 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (31 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (10 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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