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Lower Columbia College, also referred to as LCC, is located in Longview, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1934 as Lower Columbia Junior College. The college is spread over an area of more than 35 acres. Lower Columbia College offers students various degrees and certificate programs through its academic departments, which include:
- Art
- Business and Computer
- Health and Human Services
- Languages and Literature
- Math
- Music
- Natural Science
Lower Columbia College offers its student access to numerous clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Christian Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Multicultural Club, Pottery Club, and Photography Club. The athletic department of LCC fields men's teams in sports such as basketball, soccer, and baseball, and women's teams in basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632-0310
USA
Main Tel: (360) 442-2311
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Lower Columbia College HighlightsWhere Lower Columbia College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in production trades, mechanics and repair, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- 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
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 364 | 22 | | < 1 year certificate | 229 | 14 | | 1-2 year certificate | 108 | 13 |
Lower Columbia StudentsThe student enrollment at Lower Columbia was 3,348 in 2007 (2,315 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,874 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,586 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,110 |
Financial Aid: Lower Columbia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 11 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 10 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (47 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (187 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (98 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (219 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
- Receptionist
- Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES (47 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (4 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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