Lower Columbia College
Lower Columbia College is one of the eight public 2-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Longview.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,935 students attend the school. Every year 28% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lower Columbia College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,922, and fees were $353. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,389 and $353 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,935 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
The Lower Columbia College Nursing Program prepares students to offer holistic service for all. The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The program offers several entry points:
- The Nursing Assistant Certificate: The Nursing Assistant Certificate equips students for basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse culminating in a Certificate of Completion. Students don’t need to be admitted to the Nursing program to earn this certificate.
- Practical/Registered Nurse: This program offers students admitted for the Applied Science Degree program an opportunity to qualify for the Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency after being enrolled in the program for four quarters. Students are eligible to sit for the state licensing exam to be licensed as a Practical Nurse. Students are able to exit the program can at this point.
Students seeking to complete the Applied Science Degree to become Registered Nurse can do so by completing the remaining 3 quarters of the nursing curriculum. Students who complete the curriculum are eligible to take the state exam to become a licensed RN.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Applicants seeking to enroll in the LCC Nursing program are required to have a Nursing Assistant certification from Washington or Oregon States
- Program specific requirements such as physical examination, criminal background check and drug screening are applicable for enrollment.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 87 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 14 |
| Certificate | 2 | 30 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 108 miles radius of Lower Columbia College
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Clatsop Community College
43 miles away |
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Portland Community College
50 miles away |
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Mt Hood Community College
50 miles away |
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Clackamas Community College
59 miles away |
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South Puget Sound Community College
61 miles away |
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Pierce College-Puyallup
77 miles away |
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Bates Technical College
80 miles away |
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Chemeketa Community College
80 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Community College
92 miles away |
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Linn-Benton Community College
108 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1976 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $115/credit | |
| In State Students | $115/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $127/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,175 | $5,175 | $5,715 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,050 | $8,050 | $8,890 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,375 | $14,375 | $15,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 77% of Lower Columbia College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,190 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $399 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $3,108 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $734 |
| Federal Student Loans | 17% | $5,282 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,057
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,482 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,602 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,788 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,767 |
| Over $110,000$12,271 |
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Student Population
2,935
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,954
Women
981
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
