Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public two-year community college located in Schneikesville, Pennsylvania, USA. Here is a detailed introduction to the college:

School History

Founded: The college was founded on March 31, 1966, and was originally named Lehigh County Community College. At that time, classes were held in the old courthouse in Lehigh County.

Development History: In 1972, the school built modern facilities and laid the foundation for the current campus. In 1994, the college management changed the name of the school to Lehigh Carbon Community College in order to increase enrollment from nearby Carbon County.

School Overview

Campus Size: The main campus is located in Schneikesville in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, covering an area of ​​153 acres. The college also has branches in Allentown, Jim Thorpe and Tamaqua.

Number of students: There are 2,733 full-time students and 4,451 part-time students.

Teacher-student ratio: about 17:1.

School ranking: There is no clear comprehensive ranking, but it has a certain influence in local community colleges.

Tuition: In 2020-2021, the tuition in the region is $4,800, the tuition in the state is $8,430, and the tuition out of the state is $12,060.

Financial aid: 46% of undergraduates receive grants or scholarships, and the average scholarship or grant amount is $5,487.

Professional settings

Degree majors: The college offers more than 90 programs, covering associate degrees, professional certificates, and ESL and GED courses, including majors such as biological sciences, biotechnology, accounting, business administration, animation, computer information science, and early childhood education.

Cooperative undergraduate majors: Cooperate with other universities to open undergraduate majors, and students can obtain undergraduate degrees from cooperative universities after graduation.

Teaching features

Flexibility and practicality: The course setting is flexible, with full-time, part-time and online learning methods to meet the learning needs of different students. At the same time, we focus on practical teaching. Many majors have internships or practical projects to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work and improve their employment competitiveness.

Small class teaching: With a small class teaching model, teachers can pay attention to the learning situation of each student, provide personalized guidance and support to students, and promote students' learning and growth.

Lifelong learning opportunities: In addition to traditional academic education, the college also provides a variety of non-credit courses and training programs for community residents to meet the lifelong learning needs of people of different ages and professional backgrounds, promote community development and personal career advancement.

Campus life

Student organizations and activities: The school has a variety of student organizations and community activities, such as academic societies, art groups, sports clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies, expand interpersonal relationships, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Campus facilities: There are modern teaching facilities on campus, such as the new technology center opened in 2004, which provides special classrooms and high-tech laboratories for majors such as industrial technology, computer information systems, and digital media arts. In addition, there are facilities such as libraries, gymnasiums, and restaurants to facilitate students' study and life.

Employment services: The school provides employment services for students, including career counseling, resume preparation, interview skills training, etc., to help students better prepare for employment. At the same time, the school has established good cooperative relations with local enterprises and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.