by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Lower Columbia College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our LCC cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Lower Columbia College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $5,403 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $4,182 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $5,038 | $365 | $5,403 |
| In-State | $3,817 | $365 | $4,182 |
Lower Columbia College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Lower Columbia College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $5,403 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Lower Columbia College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. LCC only charges $4,182 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how LCC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Lower Columbia College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.67% for the past five years, Washington residents could expect to pay $4,409 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at LCC would be $8,935, and $18,354 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 8.44%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $6,354 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $13,244 for two years and $28,819 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at LCC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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