Iowa Lakes Community College
Iowa Lakes Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Estherville, IA. Iowa Lakes Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Iowa Lakes Community College is $7,196 for Iowa residents and $7,644 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,668.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.58% from last year at Iowa Lakes CC.
- Total 1,960 students have enrolled in Iowa Lakes CC and, of that, 332 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Iowa Lakes CC offers 63 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Iowa Lakes CC is 37% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 34.8%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Iowa Lakes Community College is $7,196 for Iowa residents and $7,644 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.58% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,588 | $6,940 |
| 2021 | $6,748 | $7,100 |
| 2022 | $6,844 | $7,196 |
| 2023 | $7,004 | $7,452 |
| 2024 | $7,196 | $7,644 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Iowa Lakes Community College offers 63 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 1 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Iowa Lakes Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 39 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 23 | 0 |
| Total | 63 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 9 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 7 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 3 |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 146 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management | 15 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 12 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 7 |
Student Population
Total 1,960 students have enrolled to Iowa Lakes Community College. By gender, there are 895 male and 1,065 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.84 to 1.
Iowa Lakes Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 332 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Asian | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 74 | 34 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 68 | 55 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 1,445 | 631 | 814 |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 210 | 89 | 121 |
| Total | 1,960 | 895 | 1,065 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Iowa Lakes Community College is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 26%. The average financial aid amount is $6,170 and 51% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 60% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,170 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 69 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 203 |