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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).
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.
Students commonly pursue studies in science and office and administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Lewis And Clark Community College has 7,875 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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.
Lewis And Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
General Phone: (618) 468-3411
http://www.lc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 270 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 259 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office and Administration | 212 | administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 113 | welding, machinist |
| Liberal Arts | 98 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, general studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 93 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 74 | computer networking, web design, system administration, computer graphics, computer applications programming |
| Business and Management | 65 | sales, business management, human resources, banking, accounting, accounting technology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 61 | computer repair, automobile mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 43 | electrician |
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | dental assistant, dental hygienist |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | petroleum tech, CAD and design, manufacturing tech |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Media | 21 | radio and television, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child care provider |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | occupational therapist assistant, exercise science |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical billing, medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | massage therapy |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Lewis And Clark Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 650 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 636 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 205 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Lewis And Clark Community College had a total enrollment of 7,875 students (4,570 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 91% |
| Missouri | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,776 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,904 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $75,371 | 11 | $78,627 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $60,894 | 19 | $62,842 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $54,573 | 14 | $52,498 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $49,547 | 9 | $46,068 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $61,367 | 53 | $60,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 52 | 118 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 41 | 70 |
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
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
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 Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lewis And Clark Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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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