by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Luzerne County Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $300 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $450 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $300 | $450 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Luzerne County Community College are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $2,430 in-state and $2,760 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $13,500 |
| Fees | $2,430 | $2,760 |
| Total | $11,430 | $16,260 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.
Below is how tuition at Luzerne County Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $16,820 the year after.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Luzerne County Community College, take a look at the Luzerne County Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Luzerne County Community College Tuition & Fees page.