School Highlights
Lansing Community College serves 10,303 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 10,303 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lansing Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lansing Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,100 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lansing Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Lansing Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,303 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,248 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
7,055 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
761 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,248 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,055 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
9%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
6%
% White
4%
14%
% Hawaiian
70%
56%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1744%
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,200
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,396
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,920
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- - A multiple-campus institution with satellite centers, with the main campus located on two blocks north of the historic State Capital Building, covering seven city blocks and new 262,000 square foot campus in Delta Township. College facilities include LCC North in St. Johns, Livingston County Center in Howell, and Michigan House in Otsu, Japan.
- - Established in 1957, LCC is the third largest community college in enrollment in the state of Michigan with courses and community events offered year-round, serving about 30,000 students annually and the entire Mid-Michigan community.
- - Lansing Community College (LCC) offers over 200 degree and certificate programs (including one-year and less than one-year certificates) and nearly 2,500 different courses.
- - LCC offers two-year university transfer programs and one or two-year career programs and certificates that can be completed in eight weeks or longer depending on the curriculum.
- - Students can also earn their bachelor's degree without leaving campus at the University Center, home to five university partners.
- - LCC began the state's first community college online degree program- with 3,400 students registering each semester in over 200 online courses.
- - Lansing Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and was named a Military Friendly School in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Lansing Community College offer?
Lansing Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Lansing Community College's ranking?
Lansing Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Lansing Community College located?
Lansing Community College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Lansing, MI.
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