Average

Score: 50/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

31/100 · earnings-weighted

Lassen Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Susanville, California 96130

🌐 www.lassencollege.edu/

Lassen Community College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $8,184 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%

Outcomes

42/100

Affordability

B+

74/100

Resources

C+

62/100

Experience

C+

57/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,783

Total Enrollment

29%

Graduation Rate

50%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$10,336

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Lassen Community College ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$241,322

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,074

1-Year Change

+4.7%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lassen Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,994

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,316

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

31.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

15.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 27th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lassen Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$39,151	-13%	#80 of 100	#86	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Lassen Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $241,322
Avg rent near campus: $1,074/mo — vs ~$444/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 96130 (3.5% cap, Susanville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$8,184
Room	$4,000
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$18,362	$25,442

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

51%

Receive Pell Grants

13%

Take Out Loans

$10,336

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,165
$30,001 - $48,000	$8,938
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,036
$75,001 - $110,000	$16,268

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 222 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 218 grads/yr Psychology, General 23 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 20 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr History, General 13 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 12 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 10 grads/yr Sociology, General 8 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 8 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 6 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 4 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 4 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 3 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 3 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 3 grads/yr Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lassen Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Industrial-organizational psychologists

$110k/yr 5,600 jobs

Clinical and counseling psychologists

$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 52,500 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,783

Total Students

36%

Women

27%

Traditional Age (18-24)

40%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%

Hispanic 31%

Black 9%

Asian 5%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 28%

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%

With Family 32%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~713 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 45%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 27%

25-64 (Adult) 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lassen Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Lassen Community College?

Tuition at Lassen Community College is $1,104 for in-state students and $8,184 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,336.

What is the graduation rate at Lassen Community College?

The graduation rate at Lassen Community College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Lassen Community College a good school?

Lassen Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Lassen Community College?

Lassen Community College has a total enrollment of 1,783 students.

Is there rental demand near Lassen Community College?

Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Lassen Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 713 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Susanville area.

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