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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 2,332 students
In-state tuition: $1,221
Out-state tuition: $6,642
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 168 teachers has grown by 107% 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
308 staff
Student Body
The student population of Lake Tahoe Community College has grown by 10% 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 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,332 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
636 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
1,696 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
636 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,696 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
30 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
37%
45%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
49%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
35%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,221 is less than the state average of $1,246. 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 $6,603. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,221
$1,246
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,642
$6,603
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
86%
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.
School Calendar
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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lake Tahoe Community College is Western Nevada College (22.4 miles away)
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,246 per year for in-state students and $6,603 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,540 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
