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Lord Fairfax Community College was founded in 1970 as a comprehensive public institution of higher education. It serves the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions of Virginia. LFCC offers a wide variety of associate degrees and certificate programs in areas like administrative support, engineering, fine arts, business, healthcare and information systems technology. Transfer programs to 4-year institutes are also provided by this college.
More than 7,000 credit students enroll in LFCC’s professional development industry and business courses every year. Distance learning courses are also available. Lord Fairfax Community College offers courses through the following campuses:
- Fauquier Campus
- Luray-Page County Center
- Middletown Campus
LFCC sponsors a number of student clubs and organizations, including Phi Beta Lambda, Anglo-Celtic Club, Fine and Performing Arts Club, FUEL Ministry Club, History Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Rotoract Club, Forensics and Scientific Society groups.
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Campus Location173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
USA
Main Tel: (540) 868-7000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 460 | 9 | | < 1 year certificate | 84 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 69 | 10 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 5,655 in 2007-2008 (3,076 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. 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 | $ 2,123 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,326 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Lord Fairfax 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 | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 65 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded) - Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (304 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (135 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (84 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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