Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Lake Tahoe Community College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state part-time students are charged $31 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $308 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $31 | $308 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Lake Tahoe Community College appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $15 in-state and $15 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,116 | $11,088 |
| Fees | $15 | $15 |
| Total | $1,131 | $11,103 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.
This is how tuition at Lake Tahoe Community College has changed over recent 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 0.3%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $11,139 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
To learn about the aid available at Lake Tahoe Community College, head to the Lake Tahoe Community College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Lake Tahoe Community College Tuition & Fees page.