Lassen Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Lassen Community College is a public community college in Susanville, California, enrolling about 1,741 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,517 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,144. Student demographics in federal data include White (40.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,144
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,517 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,741 27.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.25%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 54.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,350
- Room & Board: $13,924 annual estimate
Lassen Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lassen Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lassen Community College?
Lassen Community College is located in Susanville, CA (ZIP 96130).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Lassen Community College public or private?
Lassen Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Lassen Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,144 in-state, $9,280 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,517.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,781 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,394 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,119 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,797 |
| $110,001+ | $20,228 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,576.
How big is Lassen Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,741 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,350 students.
About 27% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lassen Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.25%.
First-year retention: 57.1%.
What do graduates of Lassen Community College earn?
Median earnings: $35,316 six years after entry; $35,994 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
15.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lassen Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (222 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (218 completions)
- Psychology, General (23 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (20 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (17 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (17 completions)
- History, General (13 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (12 completions)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician (12 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lassen Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.25%; median earnings $35,994 at 10 years; net price $12,517. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,144
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lassen Community College was $1,144.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,517
2024 Value
In 2024 Lassen Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,517.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,517 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,576 4-Year In-State Tuition
$37,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,924 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,130 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$64,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lassen Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.19% 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 Lassen 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 Lassen 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 | $1,127 | $5,903 | $7,800 |
| 2014 | $1,127 | $5,903 | $5,782 |
| 2015 | $1,127 | $5,903 | $6,785 |
| 2016 | $1,127 | $5,951 | $7,579 |
| 2017 | $1,127 | $5,951 | $9,180 |
| 2018 | $1,127 | $7,319 | $9,483 |
| 2019 | $1,127 | $7,487 | $8,290 |
| 2020 | $1,127 | $7,847 | $9,945 |
| 2021 | $1,127 | $7,847 | $8,379 |
| 2022 | $1,129 | $9,097 | $7,304 |
| 2023 | $1,144 | $8,224 | $7,677 |
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
Lassen Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,741 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 64% male and 36% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (31.8%), and Black or African American (9.4%). About 15.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
27.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lassen Community College in 2024 is 1,741 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,350 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.1%
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 40.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.75% 100% Completion Time
31.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.75% of students graduating from Lassen Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 66% male / 34% female
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 67% male / 33% female
- Psychology, General: 57% male / 43% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lassen Community College.
Return on Investment
$35,994 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
618.90% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Lassen Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 222 completions
2. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 218 completions
3. Psychology, General: 23 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 17 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 17 completions
7. History, General: 13 completions
8. Biological and Physical Sciences: 12 completions
9. Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Lassen Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lassen Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lassen Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,355
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,269
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lassen Community College is a public institution located in Susanville, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,741 students. Student body composition includes White (40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (31.8%), Black or African American (9.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.25%. Approximately 15.59% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Susanville, CA 96130
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.25% graduation rate at Lassen Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lassen Community College located?
Lassen Community College is located in Susanville, CA.
How much does Lassen Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,144 and average net price is $12,517 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,924 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lassen Community College?
Lassen Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,350 students, White (40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (31.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lassen Community College?
About 54.9% of students at Lassen Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lassen Community College earn?
Median earnings are $35,316 six years after entry and $35,994 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lassen Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Lassen Community College public or private?
Lassen Community College is a public institution located in Susanville, CA.
Is Lassen Community College an HBCU?
No. Lassen Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lassen Community College a tribal college?
No. Lassen Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lassen Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Lassen Community College reports 31.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Lassen Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lassen 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.