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Lewis And Clark Community College

Lewis And Clark Community College

Lewis and Clark community college is a two-year community college located in Godfrey, Illinois. The college enrolls more than 13,000 credit students annually. Established in 1970, L&C held its first classes on the grounds of Monticello College, a small, private liberal arts college for women founded in 1838.

Lewis and Clark College offers a full range of degree and certificate programs to help students achieve their academic and career goals. It allows its students to transfer to a four-year institution. They may choose to earn a degree in one of the various occupational or career programs, such as nursing and occupational therapy.

The L&C sports teams are nicknamed the Trailblazers. They participate in both the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference and the Mid West Athletic Conference (MWAC).

Overview of Lewis And Clark Community College

Godfrey, IL is home to Lewis And Clark Community College. Godfrey is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lewis And Clark Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in science and office and administration.

Lewis And Clark Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Lewis And Clark Community College has 7,875 enrolled students (as of 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To empower people by raising aspirations and fostering achievement through dynamic, compassionate, and responsible learning experiences."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lewis And Clark Community College

Lewis And Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
General Phone: (618) 468-3411
http://www.lc.edu

Lewis And Clark Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Science234biological and physical sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine210nursing assistant, registered nursing
Office And Administration150office data entry, administrative assistant
Security And Law Enforcement106fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire services administration, fire protection tech
Computer Science And Engineering86computer networking, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming, computer graphics
Liberal Arts86liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant
Mechanics And Repair78computer repair, automobile mechanics
Business And Management59human resources, sales, banking, business management, accounting technology, small business management, operations management, accounting
Medical Administration58medical billing, medical office assistant
Production Trades56welding, machinist
Medical Support And Technology41dental assistant, dental hygienist
Media19desktop publishing and imaging, radio and television
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy18occupational therapist assistant, exercise science
Family And Social Work15child care provider, adult development and aging
Engineering Technician13CAD and design, manufacturing tech
Therapy And Counseling10massage therapy
Law10legal assistant, legal secretary
Fine Arts5fine arts
Engineering2engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Lewis And Clark Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year65422
Associate's degree55528
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4710

Student Body

In 2007, Lewis And Clark Community College had a total enrollment of 7,875 students (4,436 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1829%
18-1920%
20-2112%
22-2410%
25-2910%
30-345%
35-394%
40-496%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois91%
Missouri6%

Lewis And Clark Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time33 %

Lewis And Clark Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Godfrey, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Lewis And Clark Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,660
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,790
Books and supplies$ 980

Financial Aid:
Lewis And Clark Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1002000)

Lewis And Clark Community College Faculty

Lewis And Clark Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3536
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1316

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year12$73,40410$72,133
Associate professoracademic year11$60,75418$61,797
Assistant professoracademic year17$51,82514$52,319
Instructoracademic year8$45,78310$42,517
All faculty totalacademic year48$58,25952$57,525

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lewis And Clark Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6652118
Basketball161127
Baseball21021
All Other Sports294170

Lewis And Clark Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Lewis And Clark Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lewis And Clark Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Lewis And Clark Community College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Lewis And Clark Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Lewis And Clark Community College Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Lewis And Clark Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Lewis And Clark Community College Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Lewis And Clark Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Lewis And Clark Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Lewis And Clark Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships

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