Lake Tahoe Community College

One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Tel: (530) 541-4660
www.ltcc.edu
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  • 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 2,404 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lake Tahoe Community College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty81 staff149 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lake Tahoe Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Lake Tahoe Community College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,404 students8,598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio30:145:1
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# Full-Time Students631 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students1,773 students6,583 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
6%
12%
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% Hispanic
23%
43%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
52%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
4%
4%
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% Unknown races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score0.670.73
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College Completion Rate
29%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,500$34,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,221 is less than the state average of $1,458. 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 $6,710. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,221$1,458
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,642$6,710
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid68%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2011)$3,500$4,750
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lake Tahoe Community College is Western Nevada College (22.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Western Nevada College
    Western Nevada College Photo - Western Nevada College Graphic Communications professor Jayna Conkey (left) helps a student.
    Public
    3,327 students | 22.40 Mi2201 West College Parkway
    Carson City, NV 89703
    (775) 445-3000     22.403,327
  • Career College of Northern Nevada
    Private, for profit
    376 students | 45.70 Mi1421 Pullman Dr.
    Sparks, NV 89434
    (775) 856-2266     45.70376
  • Truckee Meadows Community College
    Public
    10,861 students | 46.30 Mi7000 Dandini Blvd
    Reno, NV 89512
    (775) 673-7000     46.3010,861
  • Folsom Lake College
    Public
    8,575 students | 62.00 Mi10 College Parkway
    Folsom, CA 95630
    (916) 608-6572     62.008,575
  • Sierra College
    Public
    18,314 students | 63.50 Mi5100 Sierra College Blvd
    Rocklin, CA 95677
    (916) 624-3333     63.5018,314
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 2,404 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,221
  • Out-state tuition: $6,642
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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