
Laramie County Community College (LCCC) was established in 1968 as a public community college serving southeastern Wyoming. Its original purpose was to provide accessible postsecondary education and workforce training close to home - a role it still serves through transfer programs, career-focused credentials, and continuing education.
The college has since expanded beyond its main campus in Cheyenne, including an Albany County Campus in Laramie. Its academic offerings now span traditional associate degrees, short-term certificates, and selected bachelor's-level applied programs. Prospective students should check the current program catalog rather than assume every credential is available at every location.
LCCC organizes instruction around academic and career fields rather than the large colleges typical of a research university. Students can pursue transfer-oriented study in subjects such as the humanities, sciences, mathematics, and business, alongside occupational programs in health care, agriculture, technology, and the skilled trades.
Credentials include certificates and associate degrees, with selected applied bachelor's options. A transfer-oriented associate degree and a workforce certificate serve different purposes: the former is generally designed to fit a broader course of study, while the latter concentrates on a particular occupation or skill set. Students considering a licensed profession should review that program's admissions requirements, clinical or fieldwork requirements, and eligibility rules separately from the college's general admissions policy.
LCCC's main campus is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, at 1400 E. College Drive. The college also serves students through its Albany County Campus in Laramie, so the location of a particular class, lab, or student service matters when comparing programs.
Cheyenne is Wyoming's capital and sits near the Colorado state line. For students living in the region, commuting may be more practical than relocating; for others, the college's residence halls offer an alternative. Cheyenne Regional Airport serves the city, although flight options and ground transportation should be checked against a student's schedule and budget.
LCCC states its mission as transforming students' lives through inspired learning. Its public-community-college role places access, transfer education, workforce preparation, and service to the surrounding region at the center of that purpose.
Those aims describe what the college intends to do, not a guaranteed result for every student. An applicant can assess how well a specific program fits that mission by examining its curriculum, delivery location, required hands-on work, transfer pathways, and available support services.
Name of the institution
Laramie County Community CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PublicSetting type
Rural: FringeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersLaramie County Community College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.