1600 Maple
Longview, WA 98632

First established as Lower Columbia Junior College in 1934, Lower Columbia College has spent the last century growing into a comprehensive two-institution of higher learning. Today this community college offers everything from GEDs and certificate programs to professional-technical degrees and transfer degrees. And with over 50 disciplines to choose from -- ranging from automotive technology, computer science, environmental studies, and geology to engineering, journalism, psychology, and welding technology -- students are sure to find the training they need to succeed in the future.

From an original enrollment of less than 60 students, to the thousands that attend today, this Washington College has grown in many ways. In fact, Lower Columbia College now stands on 35 acres of lands and encompasses 25 different buildings. But students who can't make it to campus needn't worry as this community college offers several online -- as well as hybrid -- courses. Whether you need to learn the basics of chemistry, American literature, or general psychology, this community college's online programs provide the instruction you need.

Quick Facts:

During the 2006-06 school year more than 7,000 students were enrolled at Lower Columbia College.

As members of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community College, students of this Washington college participate in men's and women's basketball, women's softball, women's soccer, women's volleyball, and men's baseball.

This community college serves both Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties.

As of the autumn of 2005, Lower Columbia College employed nearly 80 full-time and 90 part-time faculty members.

Since 1943, this community college has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Students of Lower Columbia College participate in such after-school clubs and activities as the Symphonic Band, nursing Club, Literary Magazine, Jazz Ensemble, Multicultural Club, and Concert Choir.

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