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Luzerne County Community College

General Information

Name: Luzerne County Community College
Address: 1333 S Prospect St, Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899
Phone:

  • General information: (570) 740-0200
  • Financial aid office: (570) 740-0334
  • Admissions office: (570) 740-0344

Website: www.luzerne.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$2,790$2,760$2,670
        In-state$5,400$5,340$4,860
        Out-of-state$8,010$7,920$7,050
Books and supplies$600$600$600
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,000$6,000$6,000
        Other expenses$2,600$2,600$2,600
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,600$2,600$2,600

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$11,990$11,960$11,870
        Off-campus with family$5,990$5,960$5,870
In-state
        Off-campus$14,600$14,540$14,060
        Off-campus with family$8,600$8,540$8,060
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$17,210$17,120$16,250
        Off-campus with family$11,210$11,120$10,250

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 62%
  • Federal grants: 38%
  • State/local grants: 18%
  • Institutional grants: 2%
  • Student loans: 36%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2870
  • State/local grants:$811
  • Institutional grants:$683
  • Student loans:$2556

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$40

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 6144
First-time student retention: 58%
Overall graduation rate: 25%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 51%
    • Part Time: 49%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 42%
    • Women: 58%

White non-hispanic: 94%
Black non-hispanic: 2%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 1%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 0%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other - Associate
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate
  • Banking and Financial Support Services - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business/Commerce, General - Associate, Certificate
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services - Certificate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce - Associate
  • Management Information Systems, General - Associate
  • Real Estate - Associate
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management - Associate
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Advertising - Associate
  • Journalism - Associate
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate
  • Computer and Information Systems Security - Associate
  • Computer Graphics - Associate
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Certificate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrician - Associate, Certificate
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber - Certificate
    Education
  • Education, General - Associate
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD - Associate, Certificate
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Robotics Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other - Associate
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller - Associate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Court Reporting/Court Reporter - Associate
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Certificate
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mathematics, General - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences - Associate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Health and Physical Education, General - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other - Associate
  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General - Associate
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Certificate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate
    Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General - Associate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Associate
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Certificate
  • Graphic Design - Associate, Certificate
  • Illustration - Associate, Certificate
  • Photography - Associate


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