Lenoir Community College
About Lenoir Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Lenoir Community College teaches in Kinston, in the coastal plain of North Carolina. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1958
Location
Kinston, North Carolina
Students
1,469
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,578
Out-of-state: $8,722
Avg Net Price
$4,127
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$33,866
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
35.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.6%
Transfer Out
7%
Teaching Quality
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$10.5K
Class Size
Small
The 35.7% graduation rate is below average, but 64.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,578
In-State
$8,722
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,929
After Financial Aid
$4,127
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,261
Receive Grants
42.1%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $2,578/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,127.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Lenoir Community College fund their education.
While in School
42.1%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,551
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Lenoir Community College.
Gender
71%
Female
29%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,469
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.6%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
26.4%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 47.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,469
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Lenoir Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 56 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
56
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
84% / 16%
47
Men
9
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Lenoir Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$33,866
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$33K
180 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$52K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
—
14 grads
Health and Medical Administrative Services
—
14 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
14 grads
Median earnings are $34K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.