Founded in 1957, the college's main campus is located on an urban, 42-acre (0.17 km2) site in downtown Lansing spanning seven city blocks approximately two blocks from the state capitol.

[2] A West Campus opened in 2004 in Delta Township, southwest of Lansing.

[4] The college was founded in 1957 by Philip Gannon who served as president between 1957 and 1989.

Most of the classes in this center are located at the college's West Campus.

The LCC Athletic Department fields nine intercollegiate teams.