Lower Columbia College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 1,932 students.
About This School
Lower Columbia College is a public institution located in Longview, Washington with approximately 1,932 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,630 per year. The graduation rate is 23%, and the typical graduate earns $34,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lower Columbia College (LCC) is a public community college in Longview, Washington. LCC offers over 90 high school diploma, certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree options in eight career pathways.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — at just $8,222/year after aid and only $6,487 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely low and manageable. However, the 25% graduation rate is a real concern, suggesting many students don't finish, and median earnings of $34,900 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to be clear-eyed about which of LCC's 90+ programs actually lead to stronger outcomes in your field. This is worth considering if you need an affordable local option or a transfer pathway, but come in with a specific plan — students who drift without clear goals are likely driving that low completion rate.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,932 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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