Iowa Lakes Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	507
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	51%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Estherville, Iowa, Iowa Lakes Community College 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 Iowa Lakes Community College 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.

Iowa Lakes Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Iowa Lakes Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Iowa Lakes Community College is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Iowa Lakes Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,844

Cost of attendance at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,196

Cost of attendance at Iowa Lakes Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Iowa Lakes Community College received on average $5,699 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.

$5,699

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	131	37%	$4,732	$619,888
Other Federal Grant	258	73%	$3,089	$796,886
State Grant/Scholarships	92	26%	$4,435	$407,984
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	190	54%	$2,627	$499,209
Total Grant & Scholarships	299	85%	$5,699	$1,704,079

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Iowa Lakes Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Iowa Lakes Community College students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.0%.

50.0%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 39.3% 11 students
white 54.6% 137 students
unknown 48.3% 14 students
hispanic 26.3% 10 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Iowa Lakes Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Iowa Lakes Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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