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 2025 tuition & fees of Iowa Lakes Community College is $7,392 for Iowa residents and $7,872 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.98% from last year at Iowa Lakes CC.
- Total 1,945 students have enrolled in Iowa Lakes CC and, of that, 210 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 50% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Iowa Lakes Community College is $7,392 for Iowa residents and $7,872 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.98% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,748 | $7,100 |
| 2022 | $6,844 | $7,196 |
| 2023 | $7,004 | $7,452 |
| 2024 | $7,196 | $7,644 |
| 2025 | $7,392 | $7,872 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Iowa Lakes Community College offers 63 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 11 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 7 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 6 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 3 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 146 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 30 |
| Business Administration and Management | 19 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 11 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 9 |
Student Population
Total 1,945 students have enrolled to Iowa Lakes Community College. By gender, there are 947 male and 998 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.95 to 1.
Iowa Lakes Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 210 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 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Asian | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 62 | 61 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 1,549 | 727 | 822 |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 94 | 44 | 50 |
| Total | 1,945 | 947 | 998 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Iowa Lakes Community College is 50% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $6,162 and 37% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,162 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 66 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 194 |