The campus of Lord Fairfax Community College is in Middletown, Virginia, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lord Fairfax Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Lord Fairfax Community College is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Lord Fairfax Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 5,492 students enrolled (2,864 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Lord Fairfax Community College
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
General Phone: (540) 868-7000
Admissions Phone: (540) 868-7150
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 868-7130
http://www.lf.vccs.edu
Lord Fairfax Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 270 | liberal arts and humanities, technical and business writing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 112 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 97 | mental and social health services |
| Business And Management | 75 | business, MIS |
| Office And Administration | 36 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | engineering technician, mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 12 | agricultural management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | surgical tech |
| Media | 1 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Lord Fairfax Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 445 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 97 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 8 |
In 2005, Lord Fairfax Community College had a total enrollment of 5,492 students (2,864 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Middletown, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 868-7150
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,749 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,306 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Lord Fairfax Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 865900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 868-7130
Lord Fairfax Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $49,529 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $44,976 | 5 | $45,955 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $42,282 | 15 | $41,323 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,501 | 4 | $38,026 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $44,144 | 25 | $41,507 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Technical and Business Writing
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lord Fairfax Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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