Lorain County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Lorain County Community College is a public community college in Elyria, Ohio, serving roughly 5,373 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,967 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,265. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,265
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,967 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,373 34.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,598
- Room & Board: $8,272 annual estimate
Lorain County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lorain County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lorain County Community College?
Lorain County Community College is located in Elyria, OH (ZIP 44035-1691).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Lorain County Community College public or private?
Lorain County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Lorain County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,265 in-state, $8,860 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,967.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,099 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,261 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,874 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,686 |
| $110,001+ | $9,202 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,060.
How big is Lorain County Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,598 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lorain County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.94%.
What do graduates of Lorain County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,660 six years after entry; $38,837 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,680.
25.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lorain County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (685 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (223 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (135 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (128 completions)
- Real Estate (116 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (91 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (85 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (78 completions)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician (74 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (64 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lorain County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 30.94%; median earnings $38,837 at 10 years; net price $3,967. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,265
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lorain County Community College was $4,265.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,967
2024 Value
In 2024 Lorain County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,967.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,868 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,967 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,060 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,440 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,272 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$806 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,343 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$53,372 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lorain County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.42% 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 Lorain County 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 Lorain County 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 | $2,977 | $7,059 | $3,769 |
| 2014 | $3,077 | $7,302 | $3,129 |
| 2015 | $3,077 | $7,302 | $3,406 |
| 2016 | $3,077 | $7,302 | $3,580 |
| 2017 | $3,151 | $7,376 | $3,635 |
| 2018 | $3,485 | $8,081 | $3,220 |
| 2019 | $3,485 | $8,081 | $3,204 |
| 2020 | $3,745 | $8,340 | $2,884 |
| 2021 | $3,810 | $8,405 | $4,385 |
| 2022 | $4,005 | $8,601 | $3,777 |
| 2023 | $4,135 | $8,730 | $4,598 |
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
Lorain County Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,373 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), and Black or African American (11.4%). About 25.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lorain County Community College in 2024 is 5,373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,598 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 65.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
30.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Lorain County 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: 26% male / 74% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% 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 Lorain County Community College.
Return on Investment
$13,680 Median Student Debt
$38,837 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2347.50% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lorain County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 685 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 223 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 135 completions
4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 128 completions
5. Real Estate: 116 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 91 completions
7. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 85 completions
8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 78 completions
9. Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 74 completions
Most popular programs at Lorain County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lorain County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lorain County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,880
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,178
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lorain County Community College is a public institution located in Elyria, OH, 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,373 students. Student body composition includes White (65.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%), Black or African American (11.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 30.94%. Approximately 25.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Elyria, OH 44035-1691
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.94% graduation rate at Lorain County 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.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, Lorain County Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lorain County Community College located?
Lorain County Community College is located in Elyria, OH.
How much does Lorain County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,265 and average net price is $3,967 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,272 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lorain County Community College?
Lorain County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,598 students, White (65.4%), Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lorain County Community College?
About 51.3% of students at Lorain County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lorain County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,660 six years after entry and $38,837 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lorain County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lorain County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,680.
Is Lorain County Community College public or private?
Lorain County Community College is a public institution located in Elyria, OH.
Is Lorain County Community College an HBCU?
No. Lorain County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lorain County Community College a tribal college?
No. Lorain County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lorain County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lorain County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.0%).
Is Lorain County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lorain County 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
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- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
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.