lansing community College

Lansing Community College (LCC) is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges.

LCC is a public two year community college, located in the state of Michigan. The school was founded in 1957, and currently serves an enrollment of roughly 20,000 undergraduates each semester, in both credit and non credit courses. In fact, based on enrollment, LCC is the 3rd largest community college in Michigan.

Notable LCC alumni include author Pamela Ditchoff, along with basketball stars Nate Huffman and Sabah Khoury, among others.

LCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Shown above: The West campus of LCC

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Above: The "Inspiration" sculpture on the LCC campus

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lansing Community College Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Lansing Community College.

1. Where is Lansing Community College?

LCC occupies multiple campuses in and around Lansing.

Here are the official mailing and visiting addresses for the East and West campuses of LCC:

West Campus

5708 Cornerstone Drive

Lansing, Michigan

48917

East Campus

2827 Eyde Parkway

East Lansing, Michigan

48823

2. What types of degrees are offered at Lansing Community College?

LCC offers students a choice between 230 Associate degree and professional vocational certificate programs.

3. What courses and programs are offered at Lansing Community College?

As mentioned, students enrolled at LCC can choose from many degree and certificate programs. Here are some of the upcoming course offerings available at LCC:

Accounting
Aerospace Studies
Anatomy
Anthropology
Architecture
Art & Design (Multimedia)
Astronomy
Auto Body Collision Repair
Automotive Technology
Aviation Airframe Maintenance
Aviation Powerplant Maintenance
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Child Development
Civil Technology
Communication
Computer Applications
Computer Information Technology
Computer Networking
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Conservation
Construction
Criminal Justice
Dance
Dental Hygiene
Digital Media
Economics
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship
Electrical Technology
Emergency Medical Services / Technology
Energy Management
English
Environmental Science
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Fire Science
Foreign Languages (French, German, Japanese, Spanish)
Genetics
Geography
Geology
Gerontology
Health Services Technician
Heavy Equipment Repair
History
Hospitality Management & Food Service
Humanities
HVAC Technology
Insurance
Integrated Science
Journalism
Kinesiology
Labor Realtions
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Terminology
Nursing
Paralegal Studies
Physiology
Theater Studies
Writing
Zoology

...and many more.

Above: Gannon Building, exterior

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Above: Gannon building, interior

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4. Who should attend Lansing Community College?

LCC is an appropriate choice for Michigan residents of any age who want to save money on their college educations, especially those who live in or near the city of Lansing. Tuition is half the price of in-state tuition for students who live in any of the following school districts:

Bath
Dansville
Dewitt
East Lansing
Grand Ledge
Haslett
Holt-Diamondale
Lansing
Leslie
Mason
Okemos
Stockbridge
Waverly
Webberville
Williamston

LCC also features numerous skilled trade certificate programs for people who want to join the workforce immediately after graduation.

5. Why attend Lansing Community College?

Here are some good reasons to enroll at LCC:

LCC has an open admissions policy.
A community college is a cost effective alternative to entering a university as a freshman.
LCC offers ease of transfer to Michigan State University.
LCC occupies a prime location near all the conveniences of downtown Lansing.
For optimal convenience, classes at LCC are offered during days, evenings, and weekends, as well as online.

6. How much does it cost to enroll at Lansing Community College?

According to the LCC website, the cost of tuition and fees to enroll at the college is:

$103 per billing hour for residents of any of the school districts listed above
$206 per billing hour for Michigan in-state students
$309 per billing hour for out of state residents
$360 per billing hour for international students

Other fees may also apply. These may include application fees, registration fees, student fees, course fees, online fees, and others.

Financial aid may be available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs, to help students pay for their educations at LCC.

Shown above: A landscaped pond on the LCC campus

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7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Lansing Community College?

For a full time student, it should take about two years to earn an Associate's degree from LCC.

Skilled trade certificates can take up to one year, although many certificates can be completed in less than one year.

However, about three out of four students at LCC attend the school part time. In these cases, how long it takes to earn a degree depends primarily on the student's schedule.

8. What is the Lansing Community College campus like?

The LCC campus occupies an urban setting on 42 acres in downtown Lansing, approximately two blocks from the state capitol building. The campus is home to a number of academic and administrative buildings.

Notable campus buildings include the Gannon Center, which features a cafeteria with franchise restaurants, a gaming center, and an array of big screen TVs.

There is no on-campus housing available at LCC, although countless apartments are situated nearby.

The athletic teams at LCC are called the Stars. They play for the Michigan Community College Athletic Association, and are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Among the intercollegiate sports for men and women at LCC are

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Softball
Track & Field
Volleyball

The college also has an impressive collegiate Hockey team. They participate in the American Collegiate Hockey Association and the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference.

Other campus organizations include a theater program, musical groups, a gay-straight alliance, and an independent student newspaper called The Lookout, among other on-campus student interest groups.

Shown above: Women on campus at LCC

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Above: Another striking campus sculpture at LCC

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9. What is the Lansing Community College neighborhood like?

Attractions in the city of Lansing include the Michigan State Capitol building, the Michigan History Center, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, the Potter Park Zoo, an historic neighborhood called Old Town, and of course Michigan State University.

A public bus transit service is readily available throughout the area. All conveniences are near enough so you probably don't need a car.