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# Lower Columbia College

Regional community college in Longview, Washington, serving 2,412 students with low tuition and open admissions.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 46.14214, -122.935928

### Summary

Regional community college in Longview, Washington, serving 2,412 students with low tuition and open admissions.

### Description

Lower Columbia College is a public community college in Longview, Washington, offering general liberal arts and sciences coursework to students in the southwestern region of the state. The college serves a regional population with accessible, open-enrollment admissions and a curriculum designed to support both transfer pathways to four-year institutions and workforce preparation.

In-state tuition is $4,206 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $5,583. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, is $7,006. Total enrollment stands at 2,412 students. The college's low cost structure makes it an option for students seeking to begin their higher education affordably.

As a community college, Lower Columbia works best for students seeking a flexible start to their degree, those looking to transfer to a four-year institution, and working adults balancing education with other commitments. For more information about programs, services, and transfer agreements, visit the college's official website at https://lowercolumbia.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 235,750
- **State**: WA
- **City**: Longview
- **Address**: 1600 Maple Street
- **Zip Code**: 98632
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://lowercolumbia.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,206
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $5,583
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $7,006
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,383
- **Room and Board**: $2,800
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,412
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $56,453,212
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities