About LCC
"Our vision is to be a powerful force for improving the quality of life in our community."
Lower Columbia College (LCC) is an open-door college and welcomes students from all walks of life.
At LCC, there are no minimum academic requirements for admission, and applying is always free.
Earn a high school diploma, certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in a supportive environment. Choose from over 90 program options in a variety of career pathways.
Not sure what your future holds? We'll help you find the path that's right for you.
Choose from over 90 Programs of Study to earn your high school diploma, certificate, associate or bachelor's degree!
Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) offers non-credit courses for professional development.
LCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Accreditation helps to ensure quality and continuous improvement.
Lower Columbia College (LCC) is an open admissions college. That means there’s a place for you here no matter where you are on your journey. There is no application fee, and we don’t need any standardized test scores or essays to know you belong at LCC. Apply today!
Some LCC programs have their own admissions requirements and entry procedures. While you still need to fill out LCC's general online admissions application to get started, you also need to apply to the specific programs listed here and follow their instructions before you can enroll.
LCC offers a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities including musical and theatrical performances, regular art shows, and more. Get in free with a current student or employee ID.
LCC's athletics program values success both on the court and in the classroom. Attend for free with a current student or employee ID.
LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences.
Explore exciting employment opportunities to positively impact student learning and the community and join the LCC team!
Everything you ever wanted to know about LCC and more! LCC's annual Facts and Figures Report has information about enrollment, demographics, student achievement, finances, facilities, employees, and more.
The LCC Foundation provides essential support to the college where public funding falls shorts, including substantial amounts of student scholarship funds.
Check out LCC's newsroom for stories about our students and employees, capital projects, alumni, and more.
Think you can't afford college? Think again! Washington has one of the most generous financial aid programs in the nation. Funds are available for documented and undocumented students. In addition to financial aid, LCC also offers scholarships, assistance with basic needs, tuition payment plans, and a variety of programs for special groups like veterans to help you pay for college.