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Lord Fairfax Community College is a comprehensive, multi-campus public institution of higher education located in Middletown, VA. It was established in 1970. LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. LFCC enrolls more than 7,500 students every year. LFCC is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.
LFCC’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams and its athletic teams are nicknamed the Cannons.
The campus of Lord Fairfax Community College is in Middletown, VA, 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 2007-2008, the school had 5,655 students enrolled (3,076 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Lord Fairfax Community College
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22645
General Phone: (540) 868-7000
http://www.lfcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 304 | liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy and Counseling | 84 | mental and social health services |
| Business and Management | 31 | accounting and related services, business administration |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | engineering technology, CAD and design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Office and Administration | 9 | business support services |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health and medical administrative |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 6 | agricultural management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | surgical tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | industrial electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lord Fairfax Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 460 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 84 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Lord Fairfax Community College had a total enrollment of 5,655 students (3,076 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,123 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,326 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lord Fairfax Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 865900)
Lord Fairfax Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 33 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $63,316 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $58,780 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $60,422 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $60,389 | 11 | $55,670 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $51,596 | 6 | $52,910 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $46,234 | 6 | $47,393 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $55,984 | 25 | $53,284 |
*: 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
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
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 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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