Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,346 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,633 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,748 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,222 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 31.13% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 18.07% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lower Columbia College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,633
Room and board
$17,868
Books and supplies
$762
Other expenses
$3,888
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$16,748
Average net price
$8,222
Average aid coverage
51%
$8,526 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lower Columbia College pays approximately $8,222 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lower Columbia College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Lower Columbia College net price
$8,222
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Lower Columbia College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,633 and average net price at $8,222. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,633
Current net price
$8,222
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
25.00%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,691
Undergraduates
1,743
10-Year Median Earnings - Lower Columbia College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lower Columbia College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lower Columbia College?
Undergraduates
1,743
Completion rate
25.00%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
31.13%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
18.07%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 31.13% of Lower Columbia College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 18.07% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lower Columbia College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lower Columbia College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lower Columbia College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Lower Columbia College is listed at 1600 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Lower Columbia College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Columbia College | Not available | $5,633 | $8,222 | $40,691 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Longview
This local cluster focuses on nearby Longview schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Longview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Lower Columbia College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Lower Columbia College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Lower Columbia College tuition?
Lower Columbia College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,633.
What is Lower Columbia College's average net price?
Lower Columbia College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,222.
What is Lower Columbia College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,691 for Lower Columbia College.
Is Lower Columbia College accredited?
Lower Columbia College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Lower Columbia College?
The local dataset lists 1,743 undergraduate students at Lower Columbia College.
What percentage of Lower Columbia College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lower Columbia College in the local dataset is 31.13%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lower Columbia College?
The federal loan rate for Lower Columbia College in the local dataset is 18.07%.
Where should I verify Lower Columbia College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lower Columbia College or the latest official federal education data.