Established in 1968, Laramie County Community College is a full-service, comprehensive community college with campuses in Cheyenne and Laramie and outreach centers at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and in Pine Bluffs. A wide range of academic, career/technical and community education programs is provided. aramie County Community College has a 271-acre campus in Cheyenne with 22 buildings. Most buildings are connected by enclosed walkways. Laramie County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 2006, LCCC was accepted into the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) process.
School Highlights
Laramie County Community College serves 5,287 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 5,287 students
In-state tuition: $2,832
Out-state tuition: $6,816
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Laramie County Community College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Laramie County Community College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,287 students
2,377 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,704 students
899 students
# Part-Time Students
3,583 students
2,308 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
528 students
237 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,704 students
899 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,583 students
2,308 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
626 students
620 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
56%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
21%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3%
0.8136%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2834%
0.3377%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$34,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,832 is less than the state average of $2,855. The in-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,816 is less than the state average of $6,991. The out-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,832
$2,855
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,816
$6,991
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$9,323
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,418
$4,750
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Established in 1968, Laramie County Community College is a
full-service, comprehensive community college with campuses in
Cheyenne and Laramie and an outreach center at F.E. Warren Air
Force Base and in Pine Bluffs. A wide range of academic, vocational
and community education programs are provided. LCCC has been named
the No. 1 digital-savvy community college, with the inclusion of
SMART boards, online learning opportunities and other progressive
IT applications. And our new Golden Eagles scholarship program
helps hundreds of students pay for college while they give back to
the community. Small class sizes, faculty dedication and
cutting-edge programs make LCCC not just a place to complete core
requirements, but a place where you can thrive. LCCC is accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 5,287 students
In-state tuition: $2,832
Out-state tuition: $6,816
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 44%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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