Lakes Region Community College

379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
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School Highlights

Lakes Region Community College serves 729 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 26%.

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Lakes Region Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lakes Region Community College(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty82 staff114 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lakes Region Community College has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Lakes Region Community College diversity score of 0.46 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment729 students1,626 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:114:1
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# Full-Time Students327 students497 students
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# Part-Time Students402 students1,129 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		112112
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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
70%
74%
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% Hawaiian
1%
2%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
23%
14%
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Diversity Score0.460.43
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College Completion Rate
29%
26%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,200$40,500

Finances and Admission

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 Aid87%70%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,750$14,052
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$7,920
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Acceptance Rate82%76%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Lakes Region Community College is NHTI-Concord's Community College (20.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College
    NHTI-Concord's Community College Photo - NHTI's Student Center, Wellness Center and Library, on the Quad
    Public
    3,478 students | 20.10 Mi31 College Drive
    Concord,  NH  03301
    (603) 271-6484     20.103,478
  • Manchester Community College
    Public
    2,574 students | 33.80 Mi1066 Front St
    Manchester,  NH  03102
    (603) 206-8000     33.802,574
  • Great Bay Community College
    Public
    1,887 students | 45.10 Mi320 Corporate Drive
    Portsmouth,  NH  03801
    (603) 427-7600     45.101,887
  • River Valley Community College
    Public
    792 students | 45.20 Mi1 College Place
    Claremont,  NH  03743
    (603) 542-7744     45.20792
  • York County Community College
    Public
    1,632 students | 46.00 Mi112 College Drive
    Wells,  ME  04090
    (207) 646-9282     46.001,632
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 729 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,802
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
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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 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is NHTI-Concord's Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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