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Laramie County Community College, LCCC, is located in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was established in 1968 and is situated on a 271 acre campus in Cheyenne, which is its main campus. It also has campuses at Laramie and Pine Bluffs. Programs are offered at the certificate and associate’s degree levels in business, technology, health services, and humanities among others. The divisions of the college are as follows:
LCCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. LCCC participates in basketball, volleyball and soccer in Region IX. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Golden Eagles. LCCC is also a member of the International Horse Show Association and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. For students who need financial aid, options like scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study plans are available. Eligible students may also be awarded scholarships like the Golden Eagle, Hathway, or LCCC scholarships.
Laramie County Community College is in Cheyenne, WY. Cheyenne is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Laramie County Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 4,763 students study at Laramie County Community College (in 2007-2008).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Laramie County Community College
1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007-3299
http://www.lccc.wy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 171 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 81 | interdisciplinary studies, humanities, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, history, social services, English, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 50 | education, early childhood education, physical education teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 47 | computer programming, computer product certification, systems analyst, computer science, information technology, web design, computer support, webmastering, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 44 | dental hygienist, radiographer, pre-pharmacy, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, accounting, call center operation, entrepreneurship, business, management science |
| Science | 20 | biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, computer hardware tech, civil engineering tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Media | 11 | mass communication, digital communications, communication studies |
| Animal Science and Care | 10 | equestrian studies |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Construction Trades | 5 | construction |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | agricultural production, agriculture, agricultural technology, agricultural operations |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | human services, public administration |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Medicine | 3 | medical preparatory, pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | wildlife management |
| Office and Administration | 1 | business support services |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Laramie County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 449 | 67 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Laramie County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,763 students (3,672 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 78% |
| Colorado | 10% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Laramie County Community College offers campus housing for 188 of its 3,672 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cheyenne, Wyoming for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wyoming Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,208 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,328 |
| Room and board | $ 5,920 |
| Room charge | $ 4,044 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,964 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,025 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,662 |
Financial Aid:
Laramie County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 925900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $73,664 | 8 | $64,165 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $73,664 | 8 | $64,165 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 37 | $61,221 | 45 | $59,854 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $61,221 | 45 | $59,854 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 51 | 96 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 51 | 86 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Laramie County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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