Linn-Benton Community College
Linn-Benton Community College is a public college or university in Albany, OR, with about 54 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 29.04% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,317
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,553 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,174 38.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.04%
Linn-Benton Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Linn-Benton Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Linn-Benton Community College?
Linn-Benton Community College is located in Albany, OR (ZIP 97321).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Linn-Benton Community College public or private?
Linn-Benton Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Linn-Benton Community College cost?
Published tuition: $7,317 in-state, $15,901 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,553.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,648 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,299 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,425 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,678 |
| $110,001+ | $15,216 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,268.
How big is Linn-Benton Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,174 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Linn-Benton Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.04%.
First-year retention: 63.6%.
What do graduates of Linn-Benton Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,816 six years after entry; $41,363 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,961.
27.46% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Linn-Benton Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (885 completions)
- CIP 240199 (178 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (116 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (49 completions)
- Welding Technology (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (34 completions)
- CIP 520201 (30 completions)
- CIP 510911 (28 completions)
- CIP 511099 (27 completions)
- General Psychology (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Linn-Benton Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.04%; median earnings $41,363 at 10 years; net price $11,553. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,317
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Linn-Benton Community College was $7,317.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,553
2024 Value
In 2024 Linn-Benton Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,553.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,553 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,268 4-Year In-State Tuition
$63,604 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Linn-Benton Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Linn-Benton Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Linn-Benton Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,137 | $8,757 | $9,252 |
| 2014 | $4,137 | $8,757 | $10,655 |
| 2015 | $4,265 | $9,313 | $10,040 |
| 2016 | $4,512 | $10,043 | $11,134 |
| 2017 | $4,731 | $10,538 | $8,404 |
| 2018 | $4,922 | $10,991 | $9,228 |
| 2019 | $5,105 | $11,928 | $9,102 |
| 2020 | $5,487 | $12,302 | $11,623 |
| 2021 | $5,675 | $12,730 | $12,967 |
| 2022 | $5,949 | $13,287 | $12,446 |
| 2023 | $6,288 | $13,992 | $11,070 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Linn-Benton Community College in 2024 is 5,174 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.90% 100% Completion Time
29.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.90% of students graduating from Linn-Benton Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Linn-Benton Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,961 Median Student Debt
$41,363 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
795.07% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Linn-Benton Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0199: 178 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 116 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 49 completions
Welding Technology: 44 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 34 completions
CIP 52.0201: 30 completions
CIP 51.0911: 28 completions
CIP 51.1099: 27 completions
General Psychology: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 885 completions
Most popular programs at Linn-Benton Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Linn-Benton Community College graduates.
About
Linn-Benton Community College is a public institution located in Albany, OR, offering 54 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,174 students. The institution maintains a 29.04% graduation rate. Approximately 27.46% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Albany, OR 97321
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.04% graduation rate at Linn-Benton Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 54 distinct degree programs, Linn-Benton Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Linn-Benton Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,317 and average net price is $11,553 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Linn-Benton Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,816 six years after entry and $41,363 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Linn-Benton Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Linn-Benton Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,961.
How big is Linn-Benton Community College?
Total enrollment is about 5,174 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Linn-Benton Community College public or private?
Linn-Benton Community College is a public institution located in Albany, OR.
Is Linn-Benton Community College an HBCU?
No. Linn-Benton Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Linn-Benton Community College a tribal college?
No. Linn-Benton Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Linn-Benton Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Linn-Benton Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.4%).
Is Linn-Benton Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Linn-Benton Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.