About
Lake Tahoe Community College, located in South Lake Tahoe, California, was founded in 1975 but lacked a campus, instead utilizing a closed motel as an interim site. The school currently enrolls nearly 3000 students annually, and maintains a modern campus to ensure students receive the best education possible. The school has been steadily adding programs and services over the years and constructing facilities that ensure such programs may be properly taught.
Academics
Lake Tahoe Community College offers a number of programs that allow students to pursue transfer or career training opportunities. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transferring to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs prepare students for entry into the workforce by providing education and training in a high demand industry or field. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree or certificate.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution Lake Tahoe Community College admits any individuals who have graduated high school or are eighteen years of age or older. Interested individuals should s complete an application for admission, pay all fees, provide transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam. Prior to registration students are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss programs and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $1,200-$1,500
- Out-of-State: $6,600-$7,956
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $31-$37 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $170-$200 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 71% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 71% | $3,532 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Lake Tahoe Community College may offer student services like:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for Lake Tahoe Community College compared to community colleges in California, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
| LTCC | El Dorado County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33.1% | - | 24.3% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12.0% | - | 13.8% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Lake Tahoe Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Bookkeeping (A)
- International Business (A)
- Commerce
- Administrative Assistant
- Small Business Management
- Banking and Financial Services
- Sales Manager
Communication Technology
- Photographic and Film Technology (C)
- Audio and Video Production (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (A, C)
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (A, C)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanistic Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts (A, C)
Physical Sciences
- Geology (A)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Parks and Recreation (A, C)
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (A)
- Sports Medicine (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (C)
- Police Science (A)
- Fire Prevention (A)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
- Anthropology (A)
- Geography (A)
- Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art Studies (A, C)
- Music (A)
- Drama and Theatre Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lake Tahoe Community College.
- Folsom Lake College in Folsom, CA (65 miles away)
- Columbia College - Sonora in Sonora, CA (66 miles away)
- Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (67 miles away)
- Yuba College in Marysville, CA (85 miles away)
- Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA (85 miles away)