Lakes Region Community College

379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lakes Region Community College serves 697 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,802
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lakes Region Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lakes Region Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
90 staff
145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lakes Region Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lakes Region Community College diversity score of 0.28 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
697 students
1,352 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
226 students
455 students
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# Part-Time Students
471 students
897 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
595 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
226 students
455 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
471 students
567 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
112 students
112 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
83%
85%
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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
9%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.28
0.27
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
34%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)
$39,200
$40,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,642 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,802 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,642
$6,952
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,802
$15,095
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
82%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$18,013
$14,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,000
$7,196
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Acceptance Rate
82%
76%
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lakes Region Community College cost?
Lakes Region Community College's tuition is approximately $6,642 for In-State students and $14,802 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lakes Region Community College?
The acceptance rate of Lakes Region Community College is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.
What is Lakes Region Community College's ranking?
Lakes Region Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Hampshire for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,802
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Manchester Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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