Lake Region State College is a student-centered, open access, comprehensive community college within the North Dakota University System. The College provides quality academic education, vocational/technical training, workforce training, educational outreach opportunities, and life-long learning.
School Highlights
Lake Region State College serves 1,897 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 1,897 students
In-state tuition: $4,074
Out-state tuition: $4,074
Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Lake Region State College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Lake Region State College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4495%
n/a
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,074 is less than the state average of $4,494. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,074 is less than the state average of $7,178. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Lake Region State College is a two-year comprehensive community
college within the North Dakota University System. The college is a
northeast North Dakota leader in preparing students of all ages for
entering the workforce, career advancement, or making career
changes. Our programs provide cutting-edge equipment and facilities
ranging from computer labs to modern automotive and diesel
diagnostic equipment. We offer traditional programs in
business-related areas; new programs in nursing, and American sign
language and interpretive studies; and a unique program in
simulator maintenance, preparing students for high paying jobs with
commercial airlines, defense contractors, or amusement parks.
Founded in 1941, Lake Region State College is a vivrant
multi-campus college with a diverse student body. We have over 1400
students spread out across the state and across the globe. The
Devils Lake campus is our main campus and houses most of our
administrative offices. We have residential housing available to
students. Students especially appreciate being able to go from
their dorm rooms to class without having to go outside. The college
is set in a rural area, yet there is plenty to do. The college
offers a wide range of cultural activities, sports, weight rooms,
clubs, and job opportunities for students. The college provides
academic courses and programs that lead to an Associate in Arts
degree, meet the North Dakota University System General Education
requirements, and allow for seamless transfer to
baccalaureate-granting institutions. Lake Region State College
programs and courses are accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and approved by the North Dakota State Board of Higher
Education.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 1,897 students
In-state tuition: $4,074
Out-state tuition: $4,074
Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,494 per year for in-state students and $7,178 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
