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Lower Columbia is in Longview, Washington. 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 mechanics and repair.
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 3,073 students study at Lower Columbia (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Lower Columbia College is to ensure each learnerĘs success. Influencing lives in ways that are individual and collective, local and global, transfer and preparatory, traditional and innovative, and personal and professional, the College is a powerful force for quality of life in our community."
More complete details are provided below.
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple
Longview, WA 98632-0310
General Phone: (360) 442-2000
Admissions Phone: (360) 442-2311
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 442-2390
http://lowercolumbia.edu/
Lower Columbia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 298 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Liberal Arts | 192 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 167 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Production Trades | 41 | welding, machinist |
| Business And Management | 27 | business management, accounting technology, business, transportation clerk, entrepreneurship, call center operation, merchandising and sales, banking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | data processing tech |
| Office And Administration | 19 | office management, word processing |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech, instrumentation tech, mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | medical coding, veterinary assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Science | 2 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Lower Columbia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 373 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 357 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 114 | 19 |
In 2005, Lower Columbia had a total enrollment of 3,073 students (2,198 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 91% |
| Oregon | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 442-2311
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,402 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,023 |
Financial Aid:
Lower Columbia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 442-2390
Lower Columbia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $49,848 | 33 | $47,018 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $49,848 | 33 | $47,018 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 3 | $31,369 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $31,369 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 23 | 23 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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 mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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