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Lehigh Carbon Community College

4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Lehigh Carbon Community College prepares students with career-focused programs and transfer degrees for those interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree. At LCCC, students who start here can truly go anywhere!

School Highlights

Lehigh Carbon Community College serves 6,384 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,384 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,280
  • Out-state tuition: $13,320
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 441 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
441 staff
58 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
90
21

Student Body

The student population of Lehigh Carbon Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lehigh Carbon Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,384 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,896 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,488 students
103 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lehigh Carbon Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,384 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,307 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
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% Asian
3%
14%
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% Hispanic
30%
n/a
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% Black
8%
10%
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% White
52%
8%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
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% Unknown races
4%
7%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2465%
0.658%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,280 is less than the state average of $10,513. The in-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,320 is less than the state average of $15,152. The out-state tuition has grown by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$10,513
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,320
$15,152
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Tuition Notes
Annual
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Lehigh Carbon Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,111
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Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
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SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1966, Lehigh Carbon Community College serves nearly 10,000 students from Lehigh, Carbon, Schuylkill and surrounding counties offering more than 90 programs of study including healthcare, information technology, criminal justice, education and business administration. From the main campus in Schnecksville and modern sites in Allentown, Tamaqua and Lehigh Valley International Airport, Lehigh Carbon offers two-year associate degrees, certificate and specialized diploma programs, and workforce training for students studying either full-time, part-time or online.
Profile last updated: 09/11/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lehigh Carbon Community College cost?
Lehigh Carbon Community College's tuition is approximately $5,280 for In-State students and $13,320 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lehigh Carbon Community College?
The acceptance rate of Lehigh Carbon Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What sports does Lehigh Carbon Community College offer?
Lehigh Carbon Community College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Lehigh Carbon Community College's ranking?
Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body, Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 6,384 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,280
  • Out-state tuition: $13,320
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Verified school update

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