Luzerne County Community College
Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. This public community college was established in 1967 and has become a very important part of the community. It serves more than 7000 students but despite this, the school generally offers small class sizes. With more than 100 academic, career, and technical programs to choose from, this school helps students to find the best possible career paths. LCCC has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The nursing program at this school allows students to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. Students are prepared to care for patients as thoroughly as possible. The nursing program has classroom instructional experiences and clinical experiences as well. Students can also sign up for either the traditional daytime nursing classes or they can enjoy the evening nursing courses. The nursing program at this school has 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 Students5,360 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate50% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 21 | 119 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1978 - 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 | $127/credit | |
In State Students | $254/credit | |
Out of State Students | $381/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 | $5,715 | $11,430 | $17,145 |
ADN | 70 | $8,890 | $17,780 | $26,670 |
BSN | 125 | $15,875 | $31,750 | $47,625 |
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, 75% of Luzerne County 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 | 55% | $4,351 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $891 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $1,636 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $1,437 |
Federal Student Loans | 41% | $4,122 |
Private Loans | 3% | $6,124 |
$6,502
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,742 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,781 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,164 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,104 |
Over $110,000$11,417 |
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Student Population
5,360
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,265
Women
2,095
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
67% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.