by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lake Tahoe Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lake Tahoe Community College were $1,131 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $11,103. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $15 in-state and $15 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,116 | $11,088 |
| Fees | $15 | $15 |
| Total | $1,131 | $11,103 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Lake Tahoe Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Lake Tahoe Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Lake Tahoe Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Lake Tahoe Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Lake Tahoe Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,116 | $8,496 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,116 | $9,072 |
| One Year Ago | $1,116 | $11,052 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,116 | $11,088 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at LTCC has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 0.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,139 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $1,131. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 9.63%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,171.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,131 | $12,171 |
| In 2 Years | $1,131 | $13,342 |
| In 3 Years | $1,131 | $14,626 |
| In 4 Years | $1,131 | $16,034 |
| In 5 Years | $1,131 | $17,577 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $56,173, or about $4,524 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Lake Tahoe Community College, head to the Lake Tahoe Community College Financial Aid page.
