by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Luzerne County Community College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Attendance costs at Luzerne County Community College ranged from $14,995.00 ranging to $19,825.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $14,995.00 in-state compared with $19,825.00 out-of-state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $11,430.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $3,565.00 |
| Total cost | $14,995.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,995.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,066.00 |
| Net price | $9,929.00 |
| That is 48% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,995.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,788.00 |
| Net price | $8,207.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,260.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $3,565.00 |
| Total cost | $19,825.00 |
| That is 3% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,825.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,066.00 |
| Net price | $14,759.00 |
| That is 23% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,825.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,788.00 |
| Net price | $13,037.00 |
| That is 32% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 4.2% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $8,552.00 | $10,347.00 | $15,626.00 |
| Senior year | $9,679.00 | $11,709.00 | $17,684.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $36,431.00 | $44,075.00 | $66,563.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,879.00 | $16,791.00 | $25,358.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $419.00 | $507.00 | $766.00 |
| Total amount paid | $50,310.00 | $60,866.00 | $91,921.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $8,552.00 | $10,347.00 | $15,626.00 |
| Senior year | $8,912.00 | $10,782.00 | $16,284.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $17,465.00 | $21,129.00 | $31,910.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,654.00 | $8,050.00 | $12,157.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $201.00 | $243.00 | $367.00 |
| Total amount paid | $24,118.00 | $29,179.00 | $44,067.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $13,586.00 | $15,380.00 | $20,660.00 |
| Senior year | $15,375.00 | $17,405.00 | $23,380.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $57,872.00 | $65,516.00 | $88,004.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,047.00 | $24,959.00 | $33,526.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $666.00 | $754.00 | $1,013.00 |
| Total amount paid | $79,919.00 | $90,475.00 | $121,530.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $13,586.00 | $15,380.00 | $20,660.00 |
| Senior year | $14,158.00 | $16,028.00 | $21,529.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $27,743.00 | $31,408.00 | $42,189.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,569.00 | $11,965.00 | $16,072.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $319.00 | $361.00 | $486.00 |
| Total amount paid | $38,313.00 | $43,373.00 | $58,261.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,433.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,228.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,623.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,347.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,956.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,962.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,782.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Luzerne County Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Luzerne County Community College amounts to $5,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden bucket.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,813.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $9,600.00 |
| 90th | $16,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,781.00 |
| Middle income | $5,750.00 |
| High income | $5,750.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,250.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Luzerne County Community College take on $250.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Luzerne County Community College comes to $-375.00.
The federal default-rate tier for Luzerne County Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 8.9% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Luzerne County Community College total $124,905,077.00 covering 15,436 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 24 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,671.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Luzerne County Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.