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$1,131Tuition
2,909Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,657Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,131
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,067
Average Net Price
$10,975
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,751
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,769
Books & Supplies
$1,971
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,853
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,979
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,798
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,159

Cost Estimator

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Cost Overview

Families at Lake Tahoe Community College pay around $11,000 annually after aid, with costs varying little across income brackets. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay $10,979, while those from families making $48,000-$75,000 pay $11,159. Over two years, families can expect total costs around $22,000.

The college serves as an affordable pathway for students in the expensive Lake Tahoe region, where housing costs typically exceed college expenses. Only 1.53% of students take federal loans, suggesting most pay out of pocket or rely on family support. With 87.83% of students coming from in-state, California residents save nearly $10,000 compared to out-of-state tuition of $11,067.

The best deal goes to local students planning to transfer to four-year universities. They avoid expensive resort-town housing costs while completing general education requirements at a fraction of UC or CSU prices.

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