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Lehigh Carbon Community College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Schnecksville, PA

$6,720

Avg in-state tuition

$10,080

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Lehigh Carbon Community College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Lehigh Carbon Community College is a medium-sized public college located on a suburban campus in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,324, and admissions are selective. The college has an average graduation rate of 25% and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,720, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,080.

Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

25% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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6k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

27%

Black

8%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

18

Total Online Enrollment

4,618

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 33% online

Associate Check Bold 18% online

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

54%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

28%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,245
State Grant Aid $1,270
Institution Grant Aid $1,380
Pell Grant Aid $5,051

Financial Outlook

$11k

Average student debt after graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NJCAA Division III

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

No information available for this school.

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.