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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, LCCC 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 Lehigh Carbon 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.

Lehigh Carbon Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at LCCC is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at LCCC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LCCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,430

Cost of attendance at Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,060

Cost of attendance at Lehigh Carbon 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.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Lehigh Carbon Community College received on average $5,573 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.

$5,573
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 370 48% $5,371 $1,987,189
Other Federal Grant 424 54% $5,245 $2,223,949
State Grant/Scholarships 183 24% $1,270 $232,411
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 219 28% $1,380 $302,206
Total Grant & Scholarships 495 64% $5,573 $2,758,566

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lehigh Carbon 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 Lehigh Carbon Community College students is 24.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.4%.

24.6%

  • asian 43.8% 7 students
  • African American 10.0% 6 students
  • white 31.2% 159 students
  • hispanic 16.7% 54 students
  • Mixed Race 26.3% 15 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lehigh Carbon 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

Lehigh Carbon 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

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

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