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Lake Career and Technical Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Camdenton, Missouri, LCTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Career and Technical Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, LCTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

LCTC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 76%, respectively.


Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,850

Cost of attendance at Lake Career and Technical Center in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $9,083
National average $8,419

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,850

Cost of attendance at Lake Career and Technical Center in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average $19,257
National average $9,796

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lake Career and Technical Center was $2,613. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

LCTC net price calculator

$2,613

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average $13,174
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of LCTC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $2,613 $226 (9%) $755 $6,330
2021 $2,387 $979 (29%) $3,920
2020 $3,366 $1,114 (49%) $2,799 $4,312
2019 $2,252 $471 (26%) $2,105 $5,780
2018 $1,781 $2,171 (55%) $1,355 $1,235 $2,901
2017 $3,952 $742 (23%) $4,496 $5,700 $3,450
2016 $3,210 $978 (23%) $3,410 $3,731
2015 $4,188 $2,049 (33%) $4,198
2014 $6,237 -- $6,532

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lake Career and Technical Center's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $9,750 $25 $4,850 $4,450 $450
2021 $9,725 No change $4,850 $4,450 $425
2020 $9,725 $25 $4,850 $4,450 $425
2019 $9,700 $400 (4%) $4,850 $4,450 $400
2018 $9,300 No change $4,500 $4,450 $350
2017 $9,300 No change $4,500 $4,450 $350
2016 $9,300 No change $4,500 $4,450 $350
2015 $9,300 No change $4,500 $4,450 $350
2014 $9,300 No change $4,500 $4,450 $350
2013 $9,300 -- $4,500 $4,450 $350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
LCTC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $450.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, LCTC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $400
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $400
How much is LCTC application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
LCTC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lake Career and Technical Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 43 of freshman students at Lake Career and Technical Center received on average $4,412 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,412
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 43% $4,412 $13,235
Other Federal Grant 3 43% $4,412 $13,235
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 3 43% $4,412 $13,235

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$3,472
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lake Career and Technical Center sorted by popularity.

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Metal Fabricator

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

No graduate

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Carpentry/Carpenter

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 13 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 13 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at LCTC is greatly skewed towards men students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being men and 0.0% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 8, with 0 women and 8 men.

  • men 100.0% 8 students
  • women 0.0% 0 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 100% 8 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lake Career and Technical Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake Career and Technical Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • High school education