Lorain County Community College, a vital and dynamic leader, serves a culturally diverse community by promoting education, economic, cultural and community development. The College encourages lifelong learning through accessible and affordable academic, career-oriented and continuing education.
School Highlights
Lorain County Community College serves 9,520 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 9,520 students
In-state tuition: $3,679
Out-state tuition: $7,302
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Lorain County Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Lorain County Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,520 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,227 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
7,293 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,227 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,293 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
9%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
10%
7%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
74%
64%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
48.15%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2667%
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,679 is less than the state average of $4,921. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,302 is less than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,679
$4,921
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,302
$10,849
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,558
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,228
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
LCCC is Ohio's top-ranked community college. LCCC has received the
state of Ohio's highest quality rating for educational institutions
by achieving the Tier 3 Achievement of Excellence. And in 2002,
LCCC enrolled a record number of students in over 30 credit
programs, along with over 2,000 students in our innovative
University Partnership program. Lorain County Community College was
granted a charter to serve Lorain County's higher education needs
on July 15, 1963. In 1966, LCCC moved to its current location on
Abbe Road North, in Elyria, making LCCC the first community college
in Ohio to have a permanent campus. The campus opened with three
buildings: Engineering Technologies, Mechanical Services, and
Physical and Social Sciences. By the end of the fall semester,
three more buildings were opened: Business, College Center and
Physical Education. At Lorain County Community College, there are
many different types of degree programs to meet your unique needs.
LCCC has transfer programs where you can earn an Associate of Arts
or an Associate of Science Degree. LCCC also offers applied
programs where you earn an Associate of Applied Business or
Science, or Certificates of Proficiency or Completion. The intent
of these programs is to give you marketable skills. Examples of
applied programs are: Nursing, Electronics, Business Management and
Police Science. Another unique degree opportunity allows for
students to have some input, with approval, into the design of
their own program with the Associate of Individualized Studies and
the Associate of Technical Studies. LCCC received full
accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, the highest-ranking accrediting association of higher
education institutions.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 9,520 students
In-state tuition: $3,679
Out-state tuition: $7,302
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,921 per year for in-state students and $10,849 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,652 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
