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Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA 2 year Public

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lake Tahoe Community College was $7,867. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at LTCC

LTCC net price calculator

$7,867

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of LTCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $7,867 $269 (3%) $3,748 $3,144 $7,871 $7,253
2021 $8,136 $1,265 (13%) $3,989 $2,916 $7,541 $10,947
2020 $9,401 $675 (7%) $7,832 $7,834 $6,700 $12,295
2019 $10,076 $1,333 (15%) $6,554 $7,374 $8,265
2018 $8,743 $290 (3%) $5,861 $6,495 $6,816
2017 $8,453 $1,340 (19%) $4,270 $6,138 $5,644
2016 $7,113 $1,575 (28%) $5,384 $6,147 $7,738
2015 $5,538 $1,793 (24%) $4,828 $5,390 $7,246
2014 $7,331 -- $4,978 $5,084 $7,896

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lake Tahoe Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,629 $2,169 (9%) $1,131 $22,527 $1,971
2021 $23,460 $93 $1,131 $20,358 $1,971
2020 $23,553 $2,529 (12%) $1,224 $20,358 $1,971
2019 $21,024 $549 (3%) $1,224 $17,883 $1,917
2018 $20,475 $945 (5%) $1,224 $17,397 $1,854
2017 $19,530 $549 (3%) $1,224 $16,515 $1,791
2016 $18,981 $516 (3%) $1,224 $15,993 $1,764
2015 $18,465 $243 (1%) $1,221 $15,498 $1,746
2014 $18,222 $360 (2%) $1,221 $15,291 $1,710
2013 $17,862 -- $1,221 $14,976 $1,665

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does LTCC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 30 dormitories available to its students at $6,750 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at LTCC is $750 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
LTCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,971.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, LTCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $5,274
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,698
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,274
How much is LTCC application fees?
LTCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
LTCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lake Tahoe Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $31 Not Available
For out-of-state students $236 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Lake Tahoe Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lake Tahoe Community College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A $6,750 N/A 0 30
2021 N/A $6,750 N/A 0 30
2020 N/A $6,750 N/A 0 30
2019 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2018 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2017 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2016 N/A N/A N/A 0 0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lake Tahoe Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered