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Public, 4-Year
Elyria, OH

Lorain County Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,135

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

29.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,837

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Lorain County Community College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Elyria, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,135, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 29.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$16,540

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,837

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$71,830

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$160,200

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 29%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Lorain County Community College is $13,680.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
62.0%
38.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
67.9%
Hispanic
12.9%
Black
10.8%
Two or more
5.1%
Asian
1.2%
Unknown
1.0%
International
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,135

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$3,258
$30k - $48k$4,692
$48k - $75k$6,151
$75k+$7,495

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$13,680
Pell Grant Recipients26.9%
Using Federal Loans7.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment31.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

29.4%

In-State Cost

$4,135

Age 25+ Students

23.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 2

Working at 6yr

2,980 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Elyria (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Elyria (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.