Lower Columbia College

Lower Columbia College is a public community college located in Longview, Washington, situated between Portland, Oregon and Seattle along Interstate 5. The main campus occupies 38 acres in a residential area and features a mix of modern and mid-century buildings, including recently renovated science facilities and a health and science building. Founded in 1934, LCC serves the counties of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum with academic transfer degrees, professional-technical programs, and workforce education. The college maintains strong programs in nursing, manufacturing technology, and business, while offering comprehensive transfer pathways to four-year universities. Students can access on-campus housing at the recently constructed Campus View apartments, which opened in 2023 to address student housing needs in the region.