Lakes Region Community College

379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lakes Region Community College serves 735 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is same as the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 30%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,802
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • 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 40 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Lakes Region Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
40 staff
58 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lakes Region Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lakes Region Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has grown by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
735 students
1,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
248 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
487 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
735 students
1,038 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
487 students
785 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
112 students
246 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
76%
70%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3406%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$48,268
n/a

Tuition & Financial Aid

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
87%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,013
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,000
$7,196
Source: 2025 (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 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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,642
  • Out-state tuition: $14,802
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • 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 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is St Joseph School of Nursing. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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