by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Lansing Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lansing Community College ran $7,700 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $11,300. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $500 in-state and $500 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,200 | $10,800 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Total | $7,700 | $11,300 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Lansing Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Lansing Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Lansing Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Lansing Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Lansing Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,840 | $10,260 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,840 | $10,260 |
| One Year Ago | $7,020 | $10,530 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,200 | $10,800 |
The chart here shows how tuition at LCC has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,589 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.62%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $7,824. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.65%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $11,486.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,824 | $11,486 |
| In 2 Years | $7,950 | $11,675 |
| In 3 Years | $8,078 | $11,867 |
| In 4 Years | $8,208 | $12,063 |
| In 5 Years | $8,340 | $12,262 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $47,091, compared with about $32,060 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Lansing Community College, head to the Lansing Community College Financial Aid page.
