Lehigh Carbon Community College
Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. It has several off-campus learning centers for the convenience of the student body.LCCC was established in 1966 and it currently serves more than 7000 students. There are more than 90 different associate’s degree and certificate programs at this school. The affordable tuition of this school combined with the wide variety of different available courses makes it a popular transfer school. There are several transfer options that allow students to continue their education at four-year universities. LCCC has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The LCCC nursing program has become one of the most popular programs at the school over time. Students can take advantage of either the practical nursing program or the nursing associate’s degree program. Students will receive both classroom and clinical instruction during both nursing programs. Both the nursing associate’s degree program and the practical nursing program have been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students6,956 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 52 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 34 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 54 miles radius of Lehigh Carbon Community College
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Northampton County Area Community College
15 miles away |
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Reading Area Community College
28 miles away |
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Warren County Community College
31 miles away |
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Montgomery County Community College
38 miles away |
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Luzerne County Community College
42 miles away |
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Bucks County Community College
45 miles away |
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Brandywine School of Nursing
46 miles away |
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Raritan Valley Community College
48 miles away |
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Delaware County Community College
50 miles away |
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Community College of Philadelphia
54 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Montgomery County Community College
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Northampton County Area Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 06/25/2015 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1992 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1994 - 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 | $143/credit | |
| In State Students | $252/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $361/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 | $6,435 | $11,340 | $16,245 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,010 | $17,640 | $25,270 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,875 | $31,500 | $45,125 |
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, 78% of Lehigh Carbon Community 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 | 50% | $4,114 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $274 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $969 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $2,721 |
| Federal Student Loans | 37% | $4,606 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,929 |
$5,574
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,733 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,080 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,270 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,240 |
| Over $110,000$9,640 |
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Student Population
6,956
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,248
Women
2,708
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
58% |
|
Hispanic |
22% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
