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Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 30
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 44%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in South Lake Tahoe, California, LTCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. LTCC operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Tahoe Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lake Tahoe Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at LTCC is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at LTCC is 44% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LTCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,131

Cost of attendance at Lake Tahoe Community College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,511

Cost of attendance at Lake Tahoe Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Lake Tahoe Community College received on average $4,030 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,030
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 32% $4,680 $154,445
Other Federal Grant 39 38% $4,726 $184,295
State Grant/Scholarships 56 54% $1,369 $76,686
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $1,000 $1,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 65 63% $4,030 $261,981

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake Tahoe Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lake Tahoe Community College students is 37.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.5%.

37.6%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • white 38.3% 18 students
  • hispanic 39.6% 21 students

Service Offerings

Lake Tahoe Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake Tahoe Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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