Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,135 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,730 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $9,915 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,598 | State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.91% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 7.71% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lorain County Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,730
Books and supplies
$826
Fees and remainder
$359
Sticker price
$9,915
Average net price
$4,598
Average aid coverage
54%
$5,317 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lorain County Community College pays approximately $4,598 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Ohio average of $17,854 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lorain County Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.
Lorain County Community College net price
$4,598
Ohio average
$17,854
National average
$17,506
Lorain County Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,730 and average net price at $4,598. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,730
Current net price
$4,598
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
32.72%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$38,837
Undergraduates
5,394
10-Year Median Earnings - Lorain County Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lorain County Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lorain County Community College?
Undergraduates
5,394
Completion rate
32.72%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.91%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
7.71%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.91% of Lorain County Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 7.71% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lorain County Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lorain County Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lorain County Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Lorain County Community College is listed at 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035-1691. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Lorain County Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College | Not available | $8,730 | $4,598 | $38,837 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 75.00% | $19,686 | $32,074 | $92,405 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 28.68% | $64,671 | $38,909 | $87,989 |
| Ohio Northern University | 73.35% | $37,800 | $25,727 | $80,928 |
| Four County Career Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,338 |
Similar Schools in Elyria
This local cluster focuses on nearby Elyria schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Elyria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Lorain County Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Lorain County Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Lorain County Community College tuition?
Lorain County Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,730.
What is Lorain County Community College's average net price?
Lorain County Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,598.
What is Lorain County Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,837 for Lorain County Community College.
Is Lorain County Community College accredited?
Lorain County Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Lorain County Community College?
The local dataset lists 5,394 undergraduate students at Lorain County Community College.
What percentage of Lorain County Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lorain County Community College in the local dataset is 26.91%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lorain County Community College?
The federal loan rate for Lorain County Community College in the local dataset is 7.71%.
Where should I verify Lorain County Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lorain County Community College or the latest official federal education data.