About Lakeview Community College

Lakeview Community College has served the greater Springfield region since 1965, providing accessible, high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens communities. As a comprehensive community college, LCC offers associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.

Our Mission

To provide exceptional, affordable education and training that empowers students to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals while enriching the economic and cultural vitality of our community.

By the Numbers

• 12,000+ students enrolled annually across credit and non-credit programs
• 85+ degree and certificate programs in high-demand fields
• 92% transfer acceptance rate to four-year institutions
• 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio for personalized attention
• $4,200 annual tuition for in-district students (one-third the cost of state universities)

Accreditation

Lakeview Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and holds specialized accreditations in nursing (ACEN), automotive technology (ASE), and welding (AWS).