- Lakes Region Community College is a public community college in Laconia, New Hampshire. It is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
School Highlights
Lakes Region Community College serves 1,700 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is same as the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,700 students
- In-state tuition: $6,642
- Out-state tuition: $14,802
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lakes Region Community College has grown by 142% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lakes Region Community College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,700 students
1,935 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
276 students
276 students
# Part-Time Students
1,424 students
1,659 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
170 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
276 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,424 students
1,659 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
112 students
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
70%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
20%
16%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
35%
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,802
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,013
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,000
$7,196
Acceptance Rate
82%
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lakes Region Community College is NHTI-Concord's Community College (20.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
20.1 miles
Enrollment: 4,744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 32%
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
33.8 miles
Enrollment: 5,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $6,848 Out-state tuition: $15,008 Minority enrollment: 35%
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
45.1 miles
Enrollment: 3,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $7,104 Out-state tuition: $15,264 Minority enrollment: 28%
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
45.2 miles
Enrollment: 1,818 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $6,855 Out-state tuition: $15,015 Minority enrollment: 27%
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
46.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $3,480 Out-state tuition: $6,180 Minority enrollment: 15%
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