School Highlights
Lenoir Community College serves 2,348 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,348 students
- In-state tuition: $2,279
- Out-state tuition: $8,039
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lenoir Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 333 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lenoir Community College
(NC) 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
333 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lenoir Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lenoir Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,348 students
1,993 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
703 students
644 students
# Part-Time Students
1,645 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
178 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
703 students
644 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,645 students
1,404 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
28%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
56%
54%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.269%
0.3863%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5387%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,279 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,039 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,279
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,039
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2007)
$2,625
$6,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,625
$3,668
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Automotive Customizing Club, Biomechanics Club, Computering Engineering Club, Cooks and Connoisserus, Criminal Justice Club, Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology Club, Horticulture Club, Human Service Club, Lamplighters Club, Medical Assisting Club, Night Owls Club, Nightingales Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Radiant Beams Club, Science Club, Student Government Association, Surgical Technology Club, Welding Club
Automotive Customizing Club, Biomechanics Club, Computering Engineering Club, Cooks and Connoisserus, Criminal Justice Club, Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology Club, Horticulture Club, Human Service Club, Lamplighters Club, Medical Assisting Club, Night Owls Club, Nightingales Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Radiant Beams Club, Science Club, Student Government Association, Surgical Technology Club, Welding Club
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Lenoir Community College (LCC) chartered April 3, 1958, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. Primarily serving Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties, LCC is located in Kinston, North Carolina, at the intersection of US 70 and NC 58. The College offers both degree and non-degree programs and serves approximately 4,300 curriculum students and 14,000 continuing education students annually ranking 15th in enrollment among the 58 community colleges in the state. Lenoir Community College provides excellent educational opportunities delivered by well-qualified, professional faculty using state-of-the-art equipment through traditional and distance learning options. LCC’s student-oriented support staff is committed to providing high quality support services to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The College offers 45 associate degree programs, 33 diploma programs, and 86 certificate/skills certificate programs. Lenoir Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lenoir Community College cost?
Lenoir Community College's tuition is approximately $2,279 for In-State students and $8,039 for Out-State students.
What sports does Lenoir Community College offer?
Lenoir Community College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Volleyball.
What is Lenoir Community College's ranking?
Lenoir Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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