Lake Tahoe Community College promotes learning and enrichment for our students and community through exemplary educational experiences provided in a uniquely supportive environment.
School Highlights
Lake Tahoe Community College serves 2,024 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,024 students
In-state tuition: $1,221
Out-state tuition: $6,642
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 95%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Lake Tahoe Community College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Lake Tahoe Community College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,024 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
606 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
1,418 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
606 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,418 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
30 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
13%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
25%
46%
% White
5%
5%
% Hawaiian
48%
24%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3761%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,221 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,642 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,221
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,642
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2011)
$3,500
$4,658
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
At 6,229 feet above sea level, Lake Tahoe Community College, set in
the heart of South Lake Tahoe, is the highest college in
California. Opened in 1975, approximately 4,000 students come
through the doors each quarter. Beyond the classrooms and labs, the
164-acre wooded campus features a 192-seat black box theater,
extensive art labs and a demonstration garden. A 26,000 square foot
gymnasium with a dance studio and fitness education center and a
student center, which includes a caf?, Internet terminals, and
teaching kitchens for the culinary arts program were opened in
2002. In 2004, the college will break ground for a new library and
art gallery. The college offers certificates and associate degrees
from culinary arts to computer studies. With our 49 full-time
faculty members students come first. Outdoor recreation can be
found all year in South Lake Tahoe, a town of about 24,000
residents. Students are within minutes of three ski resorts. There
are 14 resorts in all around the lake. Summer brings water sports,
fishing, hiking, camping and an extensive network of mountain
biking trails. The sun shines an average 75 percent or 274 days
each year giving students plenty of opportunities to get out and
explore the Sierra Nevada. Lake Tahoe Community College promotes
learning and enrichment for our students and community through
exemplary educational experiences provided in a uniquely supportive
environment. Lake Tahoe Community College will provide outstanding
educational opportunities for every student in a personal learning
community. The college is fully accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting
body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
and the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lake Tahoe Community College cost?
Lake Tahoe Community College's tuition is approximately $1,221 for In-State students and $6,642 for Out-State students.
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The nearest community college to Lake Tahoe Community College is Western Nevada College (22.4 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,024 students
In-state tuition: $1,221
Out-state tuition: $6,642
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 95%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Lake Tahoe Community College (2022)
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,236 per year for in-state students and $6,547 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,392 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
