Lake Tahoe Community College

  • 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 2,332 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,332 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,221
  • Out-state tuition: $6,642
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lake Tahoe Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
168 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lake Tahoe Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Lake Tahoe Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,332 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
636 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,696 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
636 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,696 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
30 students
140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
6%
13%
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% Hispanic
37%
45%
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% Black
2%
5%
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% White
47%
26%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,221 is less than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,642 is less than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,221
$1,993
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,642
$7,120
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2011)
$3,500
$4,658
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,332 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,221
  • Out-state tuition: $6,642
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,993 per year for in-state students and $7,120 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,083 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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