Linn Benton Community College

Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) serves Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley from its main campus in Albany, located approximately 11 miles east of Corvallis and 70 miles south of Portland. The suburban campus spans 104 acres and features contemporary academic buildings surrounded by wooded areas. Established in 1966, LBCC operates as a public two-year institution offering transfer degrees, career technical education programs, and workforce training, with particular emphasis on healthcare, manufacturing technology, and agricultural sciences. The college maintains additional educational centers in Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Corvallis, allowing broader access to its academic programs throughout Linn and Benton counties. While primarily a commuter college, LBCC provides student support services including an on-campus dining facility, bookstore, and learning resource center.