Lake Tahoe Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Lake Tahoe Community College is a public community college in South Lake Tahoe, California, serving roughly 3,660 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,516 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,131. Student demographics in federal data include White (40.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,131
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,516 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,660 19.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 17.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,489
- Room & Board: $13,425 annual estimate
Lake Tahoe Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lake Tahoe Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lake Tahoe Community College?
Lake Tahoe Community College is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA (ZIP 96150).
Is Lake Tahoe Community College public or private?
Lake Tahoe Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Lake Tahoe Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,131 in-state, $11,103 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,516.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,025 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,109 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,140 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,861 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,524.
How big is Lake Tahoe Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,660 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,489 students.
About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Tahoe Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.00%.
First-year retention: 44.5%.
What do graduates of Lake Tahoe Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,695 six years after entry; $36,657 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
13.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lake Tahoe Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Sciences, General (65 completions)
- Forestry, General (42 completions)
- Education, General (37 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (34 completions)
- Sociology, General (34 completions)
- Psychology, General (24 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (19 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (18 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (17 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lake Tahoe Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.00%; median earnings $36,657 at 10 years; net price $8,516. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,131
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lake Tahoe Community College was $1,131.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,516
2024 Value
In 2024 Lake Tahoe Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,516.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,064 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,516 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,524 4-Year In-State Tuition
$44,412 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,425 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,095 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,651 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,604 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lake Tahoe Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lake Tahoe Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lake Tahoe Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,221 | $6,642 | $5,109 |
| 2014 | $1,221 | $6,642 | $5,072 |
| 2015 | $1,224 | $6,645 | $5,863 |
| 2016 | $1,224 | $7,074 | $4,819 |
| 2017 | $1,224 | $7,269 | $5,980 |
| 2018 | $1,224 | $7,932 | $7,052 |
| 2019 | $1,224 | $8,127 | $7,778 |
| 2020 | $1,131 | $8,079 | $4,853 |
| 2021 | $1,131 | $8,511 | $4,146 |
| 2022 | $1,131 | $9,087 | $10,475 |
| 2023 | $1,131 | $11,067 | $10,975 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lake Tahoe Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,660 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (30.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (14.0%). About 13.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
19.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lake Tahoe Community College in 2024 is 3,660 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,489 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
12.50% 100% Completion Time
45.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 12.50% of students graduating from Lake Tahoe Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Sciences, General: 75% male / 25% female
- Forestry, General: 79% male / 21% female
- Education, General: 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lake Tahoe Community College.
Return on Investment
$36,657 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
976.12% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Lake Tahoe Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Sciences, General: 65 completions
2. Forestry, General: 42 completions
3. Education, General: 37 completions
4. Biological and Physical Sciences: 34 completions
5. Sociology, General: 34 completions
6. Psychology, General: 24 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 19 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 18 completions
9. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lake Tahoe Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lake Tahoe Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 17.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,705
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,942
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lake Tahoe Community College is a public institution located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Sciences, General, Forestry, General, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,660 students. Student body composition includes White (40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (30.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (14.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.00%. Approximately 13.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Lake Tahoe Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Tahoe Community College located?
Lake Tahoe Community College is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
How much does Lake Tahoe Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,131 and average net price is $8,516 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,425 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lake Tahoe Community College?
Lake Tahoe Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,489 students, White (40.3%), Hispanic or Latino (30.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lake Tahoe Community College?
About 46.8% of students at Lake Tahoe Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lake Tahoe Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,695 six years after entry and $36,657 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Tahoe Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Lake Tahoe Community College public or private?
Lake Tahoe Community College is a public institution located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Is Lake Tahoe Community College an HBCU?
No. Lake Tahoe Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lake Tahoe Community College a tribal college?
No. Lake Tahoe Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lake Tahoe Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lake Tahoe Community College reports 30.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lake Tahoe Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lake Tahoe Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.