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Lower Columbia College, also known as LCC, is a community college located in Longview, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1934 as Lower Columbia Junior College. The college serves the area around Cowlitz County. The existing campus was established in the year 1962. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
LCC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. LCC participates in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). The teams are nicknamed the Red Devils. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Lower Columbia is in Longview, WA. Longview is a small city. The school is a public institution. Lower Columbia issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,348 students study at Lower Columbia (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"OUR VISION
Our vision is to be a powerful force for improving the quality of life in our community.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Lower Columbia College is to ensure each learnerÆs personal and professional success, and influence lives in ways that are local, global, traditional, and innovative.
OUR VALUE SYSTEM
Our campus community expects an environment of integrity, respect, collaboration, cooperation, inclusion, and innovation that fosters personal growth, academic excellence, and accountability."
More complete details are provided below.
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street
Longview, WA 98632-0310
General Phone: (360) 442-2311
http://lowercolumbia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 187 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 176 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 39 | business management, merchandising and sales, call center operation, accounting technology, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, business and related services, marketing studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 31 | fire-fighting, fire services administration, criminal justice and administration |
| Office and Administration | 29 | office management, general office occupations, data entry, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 20 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Science | 13 | physical sciences |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Music | 5 | various music studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | wood science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | water quality and recycling tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lower Columbia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 334 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 150 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 93 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Lower Columbia had a total enrollment of 3,348 students (2,260 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 85% |
| Oregon | 15% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Longview, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,937 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,143 |
Financial Aid:
Lower Columbia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378200)
Lower Columbia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 44 | $57,248 | 30 | $54,752 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $57,248 | 30 | $54,752 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 29 | 43 |
| Basketball | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 21 | 21 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lower Columbia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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