Lorain County Community College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Elyria, Ohio, Lorain CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lorain County Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lorain County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Lorain CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lorain CC is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,465

Cost of attendance at Lorain County Community College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,405

Cost of attendance at Lorain County Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Lorain County Community College received on average $4,274 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,274

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	327	44%	$4,325	$1,414,132
Other Federal Grant	598	80%	$3,197	$1,911,754
State Grant/Scholarships	34	5%	$1,093	$37,171
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	413	55%	$2,401	$991,735
Total Grant & Scholarships	688	92%	$4,274	$2,940,660

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lorain County Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lorain County Community College students is 26.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.1%.

26.7%

asian 33.3% 4 students
African American 12.2% 9 students
white 29.2% 194 students
hispanic 25.8% 32 students
Mixed Race 21.7% 10 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lorain County Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lorain County Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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