The main campus of Lorain County Community College is in Elyria, Ohio (a small city). The school is a public school. Lorain County Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering.
Lorain County Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Lorain County Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 10,196 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Lorain County Community College, a vital and dynamic leader, serves a culturally diverse community by promoting education, economic, cultural and community development. The College encourages lifelong learning through accessible and affordable academic, career-oriented and continuing education."
More complete details are provided below.
Lorain County Community College
1005 North Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035-1691
General Phone: (440) 366-5222
Admissions Phone: (440) 366-4032
Financial Aid Phone: (440) 366-4034
http://www.lorainccc.edu
Lorain County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 340 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 259 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, accounting, business, banking |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 75 | radiation therapist, medical assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting |
| Engineering | 38 | electrical engineering, industrial engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | manufacturing tech, electronics tech, drafting, engineering technology, quality control tech, automotive tech, mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | early childhood education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics |
| Hospitality | 2 | tourism and travel |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 0 | electrolysis tech, cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Lorain County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 850 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 17 |
In 2005, Lorain County Community College had a total enrollment of 10,196 students (5,990 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Elyria, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (440) 366-4032
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,779 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,616 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,077 |
Financial Aid:
Lorain County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 306800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (440) 366-4034
Lorain County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $71,214 | 12 | $73,696 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $64,190 | 14 | $65,173 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $49,723 | 22 | $48,925 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $43,170 | 13 | $39,234 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $31,211 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $56,634 | 64 | $54,325 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lorain County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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
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