# Lower Columbia College

> Lower Columbia College is a public college in Longview, WA, with 1,932 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,341 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 21.7%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,498.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/lower-columbia-college-1549
- Location: Longview, WA, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://lowercolumbia.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 235750
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $4,795 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,225 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $7,341 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 39.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 21.7% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $45,498 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,932 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Lower Columbia College tuition?

In-state tuition at Lower Columbia College is $4,795 and out-of-state tuition is $6,225 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,341 a year.

### What is the average net price at Lower Columbia College?

The average net price at Lower Columbia College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,341 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Lower Columbia College?

21.7% of first-time, full-time students at Lower Columbia College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Lower Columbia College?

The closest matches are Shoreline Community College, Big Bend Community College, and Olympic College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/lower-columbia-college-1549. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.