Linn-Benton Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	49%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Albany, Oregon, Linn-Benton CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Linn-Benton CC operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Linn-Benton 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.

Linn-Benton Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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 Linn-Benton CC is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Linn-Benton CC is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Linn-Benton CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,675

Cost of attendance at Linn-Benton Community College in 2022 for students from Oregon.

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

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,730

Cost of attendance at Linn-Benton 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.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Linn-Benton Community College received on average $5,571 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.

$5,571

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	274	44%	$4,487	$1,229,342
Other Federal Grant	274	44%	$4,651	$1,274,342
State Grant/Scholarships	353	57%	$2,638	$931,118
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	69	11%	$2,190	$151,077
Total Grant & Scholarships	423	68%	$5,571	$2,356,537

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Linn-Benton 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 Linn-Benton Community College students is 24.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.6%.

24.0%

asian 38.5% 5 students
white 25.7% 136 students
unknown 22.7% 5 students
hispanic 18.6% 19 students
International Students 20.8% 5 students
Mixed Race 19.6% 10 students

Service Offerings

Linn-Benton Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Linn-Benton 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

ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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