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The Luna Community College, also known as LCC was established in 1969. Named for Maximiliano Luna, the college was founded as the Luna Area Vocational Technical School. In 1970, it was renamed as the Luna Vocational Technical Institute, and it was given its current name on December 18, 2000. The college offers educational programs in the fields of health sciences, technologies, humanities, and business and professional studies.
The sports teams of the college, known as the Rough Riders, participate in sports including softball, and baseball. The college offers financial support through loans and scholarships, and students can also take advantage of the LCC’s Roadrunner Scholarship or the Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship.
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Campus LocationHot Springs Blvd Las Vegas, NM 87701 USA Main Tel: (505) 454-2500 Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Luna Community College HighlightsWhere Luna Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, nursing and emergency medicine, and computer science and engineering.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 97 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 69 | 20 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Luna Community College was 2,112 in 2007 (1,066 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 | $ 1,006 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,942 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Luna Community College 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 37 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (3 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (12 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (1 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (21 awarded) - Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (7 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (2 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (4 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (0 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (7 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (86 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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