Lake Tahoe Community College

Name

Lake Tahoe Community College

Legal name

Lake Tahoe Community College

Website

https://ltcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Workforce training
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Lake Tahoe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Per-Student Apportionment): California Community College funding based on enrollment (FTES - Full Time Equivalent Students). Core operational funding from the state.
2. Property Tax Revenue (Measure F Bond): $55 million bond measure passed in 2014, with bonds issued in 2015 ($19M), 2018 ($15M), 2021 ($14M), and future issuance of $7M. Funds campus modernization, student housing, and public safety training complex.
3. Student Tuition and Fees: Per-unit tuition fees for California residents and non-residents. First two official transcripts free, additional transcripts $5 each. Rush transcript service $15 total.
4. Grants: External grant funding from government agencies. Recent examples: $710,000 from California Wildlife Conservation Board for Trout Creek Meadow restoration, $110,000 from California Tahoe Conservancy for outdoor education programs.
5. Private Donations: Philanthropic contributions including the Lisa Maloff donation for the University Center (largest single donation to LTCC). Schiller Foundation Economics Scholarship up to $10,000/year for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lake Tahoe Community College is a public community college providing credit-bearing instruction leading to associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's degrees, alongside non-credit CONNECT Community Education courses for personal enrichment and professional development. The college delivers Career & Technical Education (CTE), dual enrollment for high school students, ESL, online learning via Canvas, veteran services, and serves as the only Accredited Regional Fire Training Program in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Product overview

Lake Tahoe Community College is a community college providing educational services including credit programs (Associate degrees, certificates, bachelor's degrees), non-credit community education through CONNECT, career and technical education, specialized programs (dual enrollment, ESL, Rising Scholars), student housing, athletics, and various student support services. The institution does not operate a software product platform but rather delivers educational programs and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees and Certificates Credit-bearing programs including Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees and certificates, designed for students seeking degree completion, career advancement, or transfer pathways to four-year universities.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Baccalaureate degree programs delivered at the Lisa Maloff University Center through partnerships with four-year institutions, including a Hospitality Business Management degree with Washington State University.
• Fire Academy Training Program Accredited Regional Training Program certified by California State Fire Training, the only one serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Has graduated 19 classes of firefighter cadets serving regional agencies since initial accreditation in 2009.
• CONNECT Community Education Non-credit personal enrichment, professional development, and kids' camps open to community members of all ages, with registration through ASAP Connected.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with South Tahoe High School allowing students in grades 9-12 to earn both college and high school credits simultaneously, beginning with Healthy Lifestyle Choices in 9th grade.
• Online Learning (Enhanced Virtual Education) Fully online and hybrid courses delivered through the Canvas learning management system, providing access to lectures, assignments, tests, and 24/7 subject-specific tutoring.
• Veterans Education Benefits Program VA education benefit certification and support for Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607, with priority registration for veterans who left active duty within two years.
• Lake Tahoe College Promise Free tuition program for eligible students covering tuition costs, described as one of the most comprehensive free college tuition programs in the country.
• On-Campus Student Housing 100-bed on-campus housing facility for income-qualifying full-time students with fully furnished single and double-occupancy rooms, ensuite bathrooms, kitchenettes, and communal spaces.
• Tahoe Basin Public Safety Training Complex Comprehensive public safety training facility for fire, forestry, and emergency medical services featuring a 100,000 sq ft outdoor training area with simulated fire and rescue scenarios.
• Lisa Maloff University Center Standalone university center providing access to upper-division and graduate level educational opportunities through partnerships with other institutions, made possible by the largest single donation in LTCC history.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduated 19 classes of firefighter cadets serving regional agencies since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Washoe Tribe of California and NevadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Collaborative partnership incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into meadow restoration. Outdoor education programs including Wilderness First Aid training for tribal members. Connection to Lake Tahoe College Promise tuition-free pathways.
• California State Fire TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Accreditation body for LTCC Fire Academy. Reaccredited for another five-year cycle as the only Accredited Regional Training Program serving the Lake Tahoe Basin. Partnership supports regional fire service workforce development.
• Washington State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU Global Campus partnership offering Hospitality Business Management bachelor's degree at the Lisa Maloff University Center. Multiple scholarship programs (Byron Marlowe, Mark Davis Hospitality) support students in this pathway.
• Rave Mobile SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency notification system (LTCC Alert) capable of sending text and email alerts. Supports campus safety communications, weather closures, power outages, and on-campus emergency situations.
• ADVANCEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network of local agencies, organizations, and employers offering low and no-cost services to adults in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Alpine County. Includes career development, apprenticeship programs, English language learning, skills training, and high school credentialing.
• South Tahoe High School / LTUSDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously. Courses taught at South Tahoe High School during regular school hours. Starts with Healthy Lifestyle Choices in 9th grade.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Butte College: California community college in Oroville with a well-regarded Fire Academy and Public Safety programs — the closest functional analog to LTCC's Fire Academy and upcoming PSTC. Comparable rural California community college model with strong CTE focus.
• Modesto Junior College: California community college with extensive CTE, fire science, and public safety training programs. Comparable scale and program mix, including associate degrees, certificates, and university transfer pathways.
• Sierra College: California community college in Rocklin serving the greater Sacramento and Northern California foothills region. Comparable size, public community college model, and overlapping transfer/CTE program mix for foothill and mountain-area students.
• Reedley College: California community college in the Central Valley with strong agricultural, forestry, and public safety CTE programs. Comparable rural California community college profile with workforce-development emphasis.
• Feather River College: Small rural California community college in Quincy serving the northern Sierra Nevada — directly comparable to LTCC in scale, rural mountain-region catchment, and emphasis on outdoor, forestry, and public safety programs.
• Santa Rosa Junior College: Northern California community college serving a similar mix of suburban and rural populations, including wine-country and forestry-adjacent communities. Comparable CTE offerings, public safety programs, and small class sizes.
• College of the Canyons: California community college in Santa Clarita — an active LTCC partner providing grant-funded accessibility/captioning services. Comparable California community college scale and program mix across transfer, CTE, and workforce development.
• Truckee Meadows Community College: Public community college in Reno, NV, serving the broader Lake Tahoe region on the Nevada side. Most direct geographic peer — similar rural/mountain catchment, similar workforce-development mandate, and overlapping service area for Tahoe Basin residents.

Broad incumbents

• American River College: Larger California community college in the Los Rios Community College District serving the Sacramento region. Broader incumbent with overlapping transfer, CTE, and public safety programs but at meaningfully larger scale than LTCC.

Regional players

• Folsom Lake College: California community college serving the Folsom/foothills region. Similar student demographics to LTCC's commuter and working-adult populations, though operating in a more suburban setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laketahoecc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ltccconnect
• Facebookfacebook.com/47362608795
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-tahoe-community-college

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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