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Lansing Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 17%

Located in Lansing, Michigan, Lansing CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lansing Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lansing Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Lansing CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lansing CC is reported to be 17%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Lansing CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,340

Cost of attendance at Lansing Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,760

Cost of attendance at Lansing Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Lansing Community College received on average $5,284 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,284
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 416 36% $4,573 $1,902,239
Other Federal Grant 507 44% $4,333 $2,196,961
State Grant/Scholarships 230 20% $2,922 $672,141
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 162 14% $3,329 $539,232
Total Grant & Scholarships 645 56% $5,284 $3,408,334

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lansing Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lansing Community College students is 17.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.1%.

17.4%

  • asian 20.4% 10 students
  • African American 9.1% 11 students
  • white 19.4% 145 students
  • unknown 11.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 16.2% 18 students
  • Mixed Race 19.7% 12 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lansing Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lansing Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training