Lassen Community College (117274)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$10,336

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,783

24.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.6%

30 Graduates

About

Lassen Community College (117274) is a higher education institution located in Lassen County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lassen Community College (117274) were Humanistic Studies (207 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees), and General Psychology (24 degrees).

In 2023, 508 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lassen Community College (117274). 35.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (251 degrees), 1.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lassen Community College (117274) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lassen Community College (117274) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 39 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lassen Community College (117274) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,336.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Lassen Community College (117274) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lassen Community College (117274) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Lassen Community College (117274) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lassen Community College (117274) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,336

2023 Value

8.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lassen Community College (117274) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,336. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lassen Community College (117274) grew by 8.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lassen Community College (117274) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,192

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lassen Community College (117274) was of $14,192 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.77% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lassen Community College (117274) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Lassen Community College (117274) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.5% with respect to 2022, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lassen Community College (117274) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lassen Community College (117274) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 39 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lassen Community College (117274) had a total enrollment of 1,783 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lassen Community College (117274) is 431 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,352. This means that 24.2% of students enrolled at Lassen Community College (117274) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lassen Community College (117274), both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.9% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.97% Black or African American, 4.26% Two or More Races, 3.81% Asian, 2.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lassen Community College (117274) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.7%), followed by White Female (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lassen Community College (117274) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,783 students. The full-time enrollment at Lassen Community College (117274) is 431 and the part-time enrollment is 1,352. This means that 24.2% of students enrolled at Lassen Community College (117274) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lassen Community College (117274) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lassen Community College (117274) was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lassen Community College (117274) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lassen Community College (117274) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
783 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
554 enrolled students
Black or African American
160 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lassen Community College (117274) is 43.9% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.97% Black or African American, 4.26% Two or More Races, 3.81% Asian, 2.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (3.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 148 fewer women than men received degrees from Lassen Community College (117274). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lassen Community College (117274) is white (251 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lassen Community College (117274) is Humanistic Studies (207 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees) and General Psychology (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lassen Community College (117274), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (320 degrees awarded), History (12 degrees), and Agriculture (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lassen Community College (117274) are Other managers (167,734 people), Police officers (145,283 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,620 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (137,634 people), and Secondary school teachers (84,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Lassen Community College (117274) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (320 degrees awarded), History (12 degrees), Agriculture (10 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lassen Community College (117274) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Lassen Community College (117274) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (320 degrees awarded), History (12 degrees), Agriculture (10 degrees), Protective Services (25 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lassen Community College (117274) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lassen Community College (117274).

Most Common (2023)

Humanistic Studies
207 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Lassen Community College (117274) was Humanistic Studies with 207 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lassen Community College (117274) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

328

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

180

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 328 degrees were awarded to men at Lassen Community College (117274), which is 1.82 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (180).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lassen Community College (117274) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Lassen Community College (117274) in Humanistic Studies, which is 2.23 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Lassen Community College (117274) in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.448 times less than the 143 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Lassen Community College (117274) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lassen Community College (117274) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
251 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
140 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lassen Community College (117274) is white (251 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
140 degrees awarded
White Female
111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lassen Community College (117274) is white male (140 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (111 degrees).

Operations

Lassen Community College (117274) has an endowment valued at nearly $204k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −55.2k (−27.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Lassen Community College (117274) had a total salary expenditure of 31.5M. Lassen Community College (117274) employs 48 Instructors. Most academics at Lassen Community College (117274) are Male Instructor (26), and Female Instructor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lassen Community College (117274) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees.

Endowment

$204k

2023 Endowment

17.7%

decline from 2022

Lassen Community College (117274) has an endowment valued at about $204k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lassen Community College (117274) declined 17.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.6M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lassen Community College (117274) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.02M - Federal
$5.8M - State
$3.05k - Local

As of 2023, Lassen Community College (117274) received $1.02M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.8M from state grants and contracts, and $3.05k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$14M

2023 Salaries

23.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lassen Community College (117274) paid a median of $14M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($31.5M) and a 23.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.75% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lassen Community College (117274) paid a total of $4M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lassen Community College (117274) was Instructor with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lassen Community College (117274) were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lassen Community College (117274) was Male Instructor with 26 employees, and Female Instructor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lassen Community College (117274).

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