How much has LCCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

33.70%

In-State

21.34%

Out-of-State

LCCC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,302 (2015) to $8,860 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 21.34% over the past 10 years.

LCCC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Ohio's average increase rate of 7.23%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 41.31% from 2015 ($14,524).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, LCCC's COA is $20,524, which is increased by 1.96% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to LCCC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 21.34% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,373. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Lorain County Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,679$7,302-
2016-17$3,679$7,302
2017-18$3,753$7,3761.01%
2018-19$4,140$8,0819.56%
2019-20$4,140$8,081
2020-21$4,400$8,3403.21%
2021-22$4,465$8,4050.78%
2022-23$4,660$8,6012.33%
2023-24$4,790$8,7301.50%
2024-25$4,919$8,8601.49%
Lorain County Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $806, and it has decreased -42.59% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,404-
2016-17$1,404
2017-18$1,180-15.95%
2018-19$1,059-10.25%
2019-20$825-22.10%
2020-21$784-4.97%
2021-22$8,405972.07%
2022-23$856-89.82%
2023-24$826-3.50%
2024-25$806-2.42%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 72.40% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Lorain County Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$5,818-
2016-17$5,8660.83%
2017-18$5,9441.33%
2018-19$6,0331.50%
2019-20$6,1181.41%
2020-21$8,63841.19%
2021-22$8,7341.11%
2022-23$9,71811.27%
2023-24$10,5748.81%
2024-25$10,8582.69%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Lorain County Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Lorain County Community College$8,860
($4,919)		$8,730
($4,790)		1.49%
Ohio State University-Main Campus$40,022
($13,244)		$38,365
($12,859)		4.32%
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$28,697
($13,363)		$28,240
($12,906)		1.62%
Columbus State Community College$11,224
($5,488)		$10,917
($5,338)		2.81%
Kent State University at Kent$21,575
($12,920)		$20,880
($11,767)		3.33%
Ohio University-Main Campus$24,838
($14,158)		$24,114
($13,746)		3.00%

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