The Lakes Region Community College provides high quality academic, technical, and professional higher education services preparing students to be educationally and professionally positioned to meet personal goals and the needs of business, industry, and the community.
School Highlights
White Mountains Community College serves 649 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 16%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 649 students
In-state tuition: $7,344
Out-state tuition: $15,504
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of White Mountains Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The White Mountains Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
649 students
1,352 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
211 students
455 students
# Part-Time Students
438 students
897 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
575 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
211 students
455 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
438 students
567 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
84%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.29
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$36,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,344 is more than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,504 is more than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,344
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,504
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,475
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,000
$7,196
Acceptance Rate
93%
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Our location in the heart of the beautiful Lakes Region of New
Hampshire, with its Summer activities on the water and hiking
trails and its Winter activities on the ski slopes and snowmobile
trails, makes Lakes Region Community college an attractive college
option for all. In the Fall of 2005 we dedicated a brand new
academic building to house six of our academic programs. This new
facility allows us to offer expanded class options across the
spectrum of our 21 associate degree programs. Here at Lakes Region
Community College we have many unique programs such as Fire
Science, Electrical Power and Systems, Graphic Design and Printing,
GM sponsored ASEP and a Mercury Marine sponsored degree program for
marine engine technicians. In addition, our Restaurant Management
program operates a public restaurant to provide real world
training. Add to this unique mix our 14 other programs and you have
a picture of what Lakes Region Community College can do for you. In
addition to a first-class education in a personal and supportive
academic environment, you will have the opportunity to participate
in student activities, intercollegiate sports, Student Senate, the
International Honor Society and numerous other clubs and
organizations.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 649 students
In-state tuition: $7,344
Out-state tuition: $15,504
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 10%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
