| Location: | Northwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
The mission of Linn-Benton Community College is to provide accessible, quality, life-long learning opportunities to serve the present and future needs of the community. The college works in cooperation with public school systems and with other institutions of higher education. The college is community based and is committed to student success through responsive and flexible educational programs designed to meet individual student needs.
The mission will be accomplished by developing, implementing and updating the following comprehensive education programs and services.
� The college shall emphasize its commitment to a high quality teaching and learning environment which fosters creativity, critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and student success.
� The college shall provide students with the opportunity to develop competencies to function as life long learners given the challenges of a changing world society.
� The college shall respond to the needs of business and industry by providing occupational programs for training, retraining and upgrading the skills of those seeking entry-level employment or career advancement.
� The college shall provide lower-division transfer courses for students transferring to four-year colleges and universities, completing associate degree requirements for broadening their educational base.
� The college shall offer developmental and remedial programs to prepare students to enter occupational or transfer programs of their choice.
� The college shall provide the planning, services, and facilities needed to provide a positive learning environment and to enhance student life.
� The college shall provide opportunities for residents of the district to appreciate and participate in cultural, recreational, civic, and international activities, which enhance the quality of life.
� The college and its staff shall support and participate in community service activities.
Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) is a two year junior college, located in Linn County, Oregon.
The campus is located on 104 acres (421,000 m²) next to US Highway 99E, located two miles (3 km) south of Albany, Oregon and 11 miles (18 km) east of Corvallis, Oregon. It comprises thirteen brick buildings in the Brutalist style, and five additional contemporary buildings. These buildings are on the perimeter of a giant courtyard, while a covered walkway connects the buildings and is adjacent to the courtyard.
LBCC is supported financially through tuition, property taxes and the State of Oregon.
LBCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Credits earned at LBCC can be transferred to any university within the Oregon University System.
LBCC was established in 1966 with the purpose of supporting the citizens of Linn and Benton counties.
In the 1950s a community college was a conceptual idea, however, it wasn't until 1964 until a study was conducted to assess the need of such an institution. The results of this study showed that post-high school opportunities, educationally, were non-existent and that many graduating high school students were interested in a local community college.
It was then that Linn County asked for the support of Benton County in assistance for foundation of a college in the mid-Willamette Valley. This partnership reached success on December 6, 1966 when, by referendum vote, Linn and Benton County voters approved the formation of a college district by nearly 3:1.
The first classes began in 1967 during the same year LBCC started operations full time. The campus headquarters was located on the corner of First St. and Ellsworth St., however, classes were offered at rented locations throughout the LBCC college district.
During this time, six occupational programs were offered. This included a sewage waste/treatment program that was described to be the "first of its kind offered in the country". Tuition was $60 per term.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,604 | $ 6,846 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,436 | $ 6,678 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 168 | $ 168 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,733 | 46% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 976 | 22% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 553 | 43% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,769 | 38% | |
Any Aid: |
65% |
