by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lower Columbia College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lower Columbia College were $4,626 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,003. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $420 in-state and $420 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,206 | $5,583 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Total | $4,626 | $6,003 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Lower Columbia College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Lower Columbia College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Lower Columbia College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Lower Columbia College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Lower Columbia College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,817 | $5,038 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,866 | $5,119 |
| One Year Ago | $3,988 | $5,275 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,206 | $5,583 |
The chart here shows how tuition at LCC has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.8%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $6,353 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.44%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,785. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.59%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,218.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,785 | $6,218 |
| In 2 Years | $4,949 | $6,441 |
| In 3 Years | $5,119 | $6,672 |
| In 4 Years | $5,295 | $6,911 |
| In 5 Years | $5,477 | $7,159 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $26,242, or about $20,148 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Lower Columbia College, check out the Lower Columbia College Financial Aid page.
