Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College, or LCOOCC, was established in 1982. This non-profit tribal community college in Hayward, Wisconsin also operates outreach sites in the Ojibwe Reservations of Lac du Flambeau, St. Croix, Bad River, and Red Cliff.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College grants the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Students can also opt for certificate courses in carpentry, hospitality and customer service, GIS technology, web page development, and medical transcription, among others.
LCOOCC is home to several student organizations like the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Student Senate, Men's Talking Circle, and Makwa Drama Club. Students also publish an e-Newsletter every week. Additionally, the college provides support services like academic and career counseling, financial aid, and placement assistance.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is located in a quiet rural area, in Hayward, WI. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study business and management, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 576 students (364 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
13466 W Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
http://www.lco.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 16 | small business management, business management, sales and marketing, accounting, hospitality marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | Native American studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | medical assistant, health service and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | social work, child care provider, food and nutrition |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | early childhood education, teacher education and development |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | substance abuse counseling |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 3 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | solar energy tech |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, systems analyst, data processing tech |
| Science | 2 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 63 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 7 |
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College had a total enrollment of 576 students (364 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| American Indian | 79% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hayward, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
Financial Aid:
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2532200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $37,285 | 5 | $41,695 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $37,285 | 5 | $41,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Solar Energy Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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