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Lower Columbia College

#2103 in US ranking Longview, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,443
Tuition & fees
$4,626
Avg. aid
$7,586
Receiving aid
80%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
Median salary
$53,061
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lower Columbia College?

Lower Columbia College hosts academic, arts, athletic, and student-activity events rather than depending on a single residential-campus tradition. Performances are one avenue for participation: the college reports both theater and choral groups.

Events change by term, so a current college calendar is the best way to identify performances, student activities, and public events that fit a student's schedule. A prospective participant should distinguish an event open to the community from a group or production that requires registration, rehearsal, or an audition.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lower Columbia College?

Lower Columbia College does not operate undergraduate housing. Students therefore need to arrange their own living situation, whether at home or in a privately rented room or apartment; college admission does not include a residence-hall placement.

This also means students should not assume that a college room-and-board charge or residential meal plan is available. Food options on campus should be checked against current operating hours, particularly for evening classes and academic breaks. For budgeting, rent, groceries, commuting, and other living expenses belong alongside tuition even though they are not included in the college's published tuition-and-fee total.

Lower Columbia College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Lower Columbia College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Campus size
38 acres

Lower Columbia College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lower Columbia College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Alan Thompson Library and Learning Commons

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lower Columbia College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lower Columbia College Location & Map

Data 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.