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Iowa Lakes Community College

19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334

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Tel: (712) 362-2601

www.iowalakes.edu

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Mission of the college is to provide opportunities for quality lifelong learning and promote economic development for our communities.

School Highlights

Iowa Lakes Community College serves 1,803 students (40% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 1,803 students
In-state tuition: $5,516
Out-state tuition: $5,868
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 260 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Iowa Lakes Community College

(IA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

260 staff

274 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Iowa Lakes Community College has declined by 11% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.

The Iowa Lakes Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,803 students

1,302 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

12:1

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# Full-Time Students

725 students

148 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,078 students

1,154 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

141 students

210 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

725 students

148 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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29 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,078 students

1,216 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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403 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

507 students

400 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

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% Black

% White

% Hawaiian

78%

69%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

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0.38

0.50

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.5%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.3116%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,700

$33,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,516 is more than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $5,868 is more than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,516

$4,331

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$5,868

$4,920

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

87%

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,500

$11,250

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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72%

ACT Composite

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ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2023 (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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How much does Iowa Lakes Community College cost?

Iowa Lakes Community College's tuition is approximately $5,516 for In-State students and $5,868 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 1,803 students
In-state tuition: $5,516
Out-state tuition: $5,868
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 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.

Iowa community colleges have a of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Purdue University Global-Des Moines. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.