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Lassen Community College

Located in Susanville, California, Lassen College is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Its tranquil setting and relaxed, small-town atmosphere provide an ideal environment for students to focus on their studies and engage in extracurricular activities. With a diverse student body, Lassen College is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student success and personal growth.

Lassen College offers a range of specialized programs in nursing, gunsmithing, business, administration of justice, liberal arts, and technology. Its Gunsmithing Program is the oldest in the US and offers degrees and certificates in firearm repair and general gunsmithing. Additionally, the college is known for its strong agricultural program, including courses in animal science, plant science, and natural resources management, as well as vocational and technical programs in fire technology, welding, and automotive technology. With its commitment to student success and its diverse range of programs, Lassen College provides an excellent educational experience for students of all backgrounds and interests. Its small student body of around 2,500 ensures personalized attention from faculty and staff. Lassen College is a perfect choice for students seeking an environment that fosters personal growth and academic excellence.

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478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville, California 96130

Setting: Rural

Housing Available: Yes

Enrollment at a Glance

1,719
Total Student Enrollment
33%
Full-time Students
67%
Part-time Students

Enrollment by Distance Education

61%
Distance Only
16%
Hybrid
23%
In-person Only

College Outcomes

78%
Receiving Financial Aid
104
Certificates Awarded
286
Degrees Awarded

Infographic data from the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021-2022: Institutional Characteristics, Enrollment, Financial Aid. Retrieved from https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator on March 21, 2023. Data from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems Data Mart: Student Head Count (Fall 2022), Students FTES (Fall 2022), Program Awards (2021-2022). Retrieved from https://datamart.cccco.edu/DataMart.aspx on April 7, 2022.

Fall 2022 Student Counts. Source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems Data Mart (MIS)

Fall 2021 (latest available). Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Financial aid: Percentage of beginning students entering postsecondary education for the first time receiving financial aid in 2020-2021 school year (Source: IPEDS)

Certificates Awarded: Number of certifications conferred in 2021-2022 across all programs (Source: MIS)

Degrees Awarded: Number of Associates degrees conferred in 2021-2022 across all programs (Source: MIS)

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