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
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,979 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,798 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,159 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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.
Official Net Price Calculator
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