Local residents founded Lane with a 5-to-1 margin of support on October 19, 1964. Since then our stories and successes have multiplied by the thousands as students, businesses, workers, and others have achieved their dreams at Lane.
Lane has 6 campuses, centers, and teaching locations.
There were 163 students in Lane's first graduating class.
Lane’s annual impact on the local economy is more than $411 million. That represents nearly 4% of the total regional economy.
800 local businesses participate in the Cooperative Education program each year, providing Lane students with hands-on experience.
Lane has dedicated 1000 years of collective staff and instructor service to the community (2012)
The LCC Foundation's "Opening Doors" campaign raised $29 million for student scholarships and a new health professions building
84% of Career and Technical graduates obtain jobs in their fields.
In 2012, Lane opened Titan Court, its 1st student housing apartment complex, contributing to the revitalization efforts in downtown Eugene.
6 college presidents have served Lane over the last 50 years.
Lane has 50 advisory committees strengthening the college to community connection.
In 1965, there were 1,435 full-time students. In 2013, there were 37,254.
An estimated 98% of Lane students remain in Oregon and contribute to economic growth.