Lake Tahoe Community College: Review & Facts

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Lake Tahoe Community College is a small two-year, public school with 2,520 students enrolled. This college is the only institution located in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Academic Offerings

Lake Tahoe Community College will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
49
LTCC implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Firefighting, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Lake Tahoe Community College is low at 53% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
53%
Bad
The graduation rate at Lake Tahoe Community College is low: 34%. Nearly 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lake Tahoe Community College is decent -- 17:1. Read more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, around $9,100 a year. The additional fees at Lake Tahoe Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $100, which makes it a total of $9,200 a year.

Read the details about Lake Tahoe Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to LTCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (530) 541-4660 or check Lake Tahoe Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Lake Tahoe Community College provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at LTCC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
LTCC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,800 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Lake Tahoe Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lake Tahoe Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, California
96150, USA
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