by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Lehigh Carbon Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lehigh Carbon Community College were $9,300 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $13,270. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for totaled $1,800 in-state and $2,020 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,500 | $11,250 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $2,020 |
| Total | $9,300 | $13,270 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Lehigh Carbon Community College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Lehigh Carbon Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Lehigh Carbon 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. Check the Lehigh Carbon Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Lehigh Carbon Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,720 | $10,080 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,320 | $10,980 |
| One Year Ago | $7,500 | $11,225 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,500 | $11,250 |
The chart here shows how tuition at LCCC has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 0.2%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,299 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.36%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,612. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.28%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $13,705.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,612 | $13,705 |
| In 2 Years | $9,935 | $14,154 |
| In 3 Years | $10,269 | $14,618 |
| In 4 Years | $10,614 | $15,097 |
| In 5 Years | $10,970 | $15,592 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $57,574, compared with about $40,430 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Lehigh Carbon Community College, head to the Lehigh Carbon Community College Financial Aid page.
