Luzerne County Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	20%

Located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Community College 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 Luzerne 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.

Luzerne County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Luzerne County Community College is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Luzerne County Community College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Luzerne County Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,020

Cost of attendance at Luzerne County Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,370

Cost of attendance at Luzerne 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 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Luzerne County Community College received on average $4,453 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.

$4,453

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	306	56%	$4,845	$1,482,602
Other Federal Grant	439	80%	$3,802	$1,668,930
State Grant/Scholarships	155	28%	$1,903	$294,983
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	45	8%	$1,378	$62,003
Total Grant & Scholarships	455	83%	$4,453	$2,025,916

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Luzerne County Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Luzerne County Community College students is 19.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.6%.

19.9%

asian 25.0% 3 students
African American 6.2% 3 students
white 25.4% 112 students
unknown 22.7% 22 students
hispanic 7.9% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Luzerne 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

Luzerne 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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