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 Enrollment
2,035 students
2,894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
845 students
1,389 students
# Part-Time Students
1,190 students
1,505 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
507 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
70%
63%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
16%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
College Completion Rate
54%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$34,700
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,868
$5,422
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,035 students
In-state tuition: $5,516
Out-state tuition: $5,868
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 30%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
