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LCC Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

$128 In-State Per Credit Hour
$173 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

What Does It Cost to Attend Lower Columbia College Per Credit Hour?

Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Lower Columbia College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

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How Much Will LCC Cost Per Credit Hour?

$128 In-State Per Credit Hour
$173 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $128 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $173 for each credit hour.

In-State Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour $128 $173

Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Lower Columbia College appear below.

Required fees account for added up to $420 in-state and $420 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.

In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,206 $5,583
Fees $420 $420
Total $4,626 $6,003

The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.

Tuition Trend for LCC (Last Few Years)

Tuition at Lower Columbia College has tracked across the last few 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

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.8%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $6,353 in the following year.

Plan for Annual Cost Increases

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.

Options to Finance Your LCC Degree

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.

For more on financial aid at Lower Columbia College, check out the Lower Columbia College Financial Aid page.

For full-time annual costs, see the Lower Columbia College Tuition & Fees page.

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