LBCC was established in 1966 as a two-year public college to serve the residents of Linn and Benton counties.

LBCC’s 104-acre Albany campus is just two miles south of Albany, Oregon, and 11 miles east of Corvallis. The campus houses a learning resource center, bookstore, 500-seat theater, library, conference facility, and student lounge/recreation rooms. Dining facilities include a cafeteria, a cafe and a restaurant operated by students in the Culinary Arts program. The original 13 contemporary brick buildings are connected by covered walkways that encircle a landscaped courtyard. Additional buildings include the Periwinkle Child Development Center, the Luckiamute Center, physical education and sports facilities, and a greenhouse.

Student services include career counseling, academic and personal guidance, financial aid and student employment, and student leadership and involvement opportunities. All campus facilities and parking are designed to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities, and public buses provide students with free transportation between LBCC and downtown Albany, Corvallis, Philomath, Lebanon, Sweet Home and other communities in East Linn County.

The small classes and great education help students get on their way to achieving their education dreams.   The Learning Center ensures that you can get all the help you need to succeed and go on to achieve your educational goals.

Students at LBCC transfer to many great Universitities.  The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree ensures 100% credit transfer to schools within the Oregon University System for qualifying students.