by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Luzerne County Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Luzerne County Community College ran $11,430 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $16,260. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees totaled $2,430 in-state and $2,760 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $13,500 |
| Fees | $2,430 | $2,760 |
| Total | $11,430 | $16,260 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Luzerne County Community College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Luzerne County Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Luzerne County Community College lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Luzerne County Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Luzerne County Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,040 | $12,060 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,400 | $12,600 |
| One Year Ago | $8,700 | $13,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,000 | $13,500 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Luzerne County Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $16,820 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.49%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,943. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.21%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $16,944.
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 | $11,943 | $16,944 |
| In 2 Years | $12,479 | $17,657 |
| In 3 Years | $13,039 | $18,400 |
| In 4 Years | $13,625 | $19,174 |
| In 5 Years | $14,237 | $19,981 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $72,175, or close to $51,086 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Luzerne County Community College, go to the Luzerne County Community College Financial Aid page.
