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Luna Community College, also known as LCC, was established in 1969 and is located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. LCC has two satellite centers in Santa Rosa, New Mexico and North-easterner NM towns of Mora. Majors are offered a number of fields such as business & professional studies, developmental education, health sciences, health sciences, and technologies among others. Associate’s degrees are awarded in Arts and Applied Science by LCC. In addition to this, LCC also provides a number of certification courses and community education.
LCC's athletics department fields various sports teams. The college teams are nicknamed as the Rough Riders. The Rough Riders participate in sports including baseball, and softball. LCC has an active student life and is home to several student clubs and organizations.
Luna Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Las Vegas, NM. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Luna Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Luna Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 2,112 students (1,099 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Luna Community College. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Tuition is fairly low at Luna Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Luna Community College
Hot Springs Blvd
Las Vegas, NM 87701
General Phone: (505) 454-2500
http://www.luna.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 20 | business management, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher ed |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | electronics tech, industrial tech, drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | dental assistant |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 3 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry, electrician |
| Media | 0 | graphic communications courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Luna Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 102 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Luna Community College had a total enrollment of 2,112 students (1,099 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Vegas, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,006 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,942 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Luna Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 996200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $33,271 | 19 | $36,233 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $33,271 | 19 | $36,233 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Luna Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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