by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Lorain County Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lorain County Community College amounted to $4,919 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,860. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals were $487 in-state and $487 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,432 | $8,373 |
| Fees | $487 | $487 |
| Total | $4,919 | $8,860 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Lorain County Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Lorain County 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 OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Lorain County Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Lorain County Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Lorain County Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,007 | $7,947 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,187 | $8,128 |
| One Year Ago | $4,310 | $8,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,432 | $8,373 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at LCCC has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,992 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find 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 3.28%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,080. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.77%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,017.
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 | $5,080 | $9,017 |
| In 2 Years | $5,246 | $9,176 |
| In 3 Years | $5,418 | $9,338 |
| In 4 Years | $5,595 | $9,503 |
| In 5 Years | $5,778 | $9,671 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $37,034, or about $21,339 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Lorain County Community College, head to the Lorain County Community College Financial Aid page.
