Iowa Lakes Community College

19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
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Tel: (712) 362-2601
www.iowalakes.edu
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  • Mission of the college is to provide opportunities for quality lifelong learning and promote economic development for our communities.

School Highlights

Iowa Lakes Community College serves 2,035 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 260 teachers has grown by 42% over five years.
Iowa Lakes Community College(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty260 staff292 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Iowa Lakes Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Iowa Lakes Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,035 students2,894 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:115:1
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# Full-Time Students845 students1,389 students
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# Part-Time Students1,190 students1,505 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		507 students411 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
9%
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% Black
5%
12%
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% White
70%
63%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
16%
9%
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Diversity Score0.480.57
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College Completion Rate
54%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,700$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,516 is more than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,868 is more than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,516$4,866
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,868$5,422
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,000$11,375
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Iowa Lakes Community College is a public, comprehensive educational institution accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college was established in 1967 under provision of Chapters 260C and 260D, Code of Iowa. Over 73,000 people reside in this predominately rural five-county district encompassing approximately 2,900 square miles. Iowa Lakes Community College is a two-year college located in the rural northwest part of the state of Iowa in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Founded in 1967, Iowa Lakes provides affordable education to the residents of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. The communities served by Iowa Lakes are Emmetsburg, Estherville, Algona, Spencer, Spirit Lake and Okoboji. Currently, over 3,600 students are enrolled in the liberal arts, career option, and vocational-technical programs as well as other programs. In addition, Continuing Education helps to provide lifelong learning opportunities as well as workplace training. The College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Iowa Lakes Community College is Northwest Iowa Community College (53.6 miles away).
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  • Northwest Iowa Community College
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    Public
    1,777 students | 53.60 Mi603 W Park St
    Sheldon, IA 51201
    (712) 324-5061     53.601,777
  • Waldorf University
    Private for-profit
    3,071 students | 58.20 Mi106 S Sixth St
    Forest City, IA 50436
    (641) 585-2450     58.203,071
  • Rasmussen College-Mankato
    Private, for profit
    690 students | 66.00 Mi130 Saint Andrews Drive
    Mankato, MN 56001
    (507) 625-6556     66.00690
  • South Central College
    Public
    2,775 students | 66.30 Mi1920 Lee Blvd
    North Mankato, MN 56003
    (507) 389-7200     66.302,775
  • Bethany Lutheran College
    Bethany Lutheran College Photo - Bethany is part a member of the NCAA - Division III.
    Private not-for-profit
    741 students | 67.60 Mi700 Luther Dr
    Mankato, MN 56001
    (507) 344-7000     67.60741
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,035 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,516
  • Out-state tuition: $5,868
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
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For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,866 per year for in-state students and $5,422 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Quad Cities. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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