- 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 8,859 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,859 students
- In-state tuition: $5,280
- Out-state tuition: $13,320
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lehigh Carbon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Programs offered
Debt For Students
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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
441 staff
59 staff
Number of Programs Offered
90
29
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lehigh Carbon Community College has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Lehigh Carbon Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,859 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,120 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
6,739 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
885 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,120 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,739 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
11%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
54%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2054%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,900
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,280 is less than the state average of $11,723. The in-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,320 is less than the state average of $15,818. The out-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,280
$11,723
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,320
$15,818
Tuition Notes
Annual
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
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
Source: 2024 (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.
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 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, Largest student body, Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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