Lakes Region Community College

379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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:

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Attribute

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
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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 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,700 students
1,818 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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# Full-Time Students
276 students
276 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,424 students
1,659 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lakes Region Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
170 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
276 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,424 students
1,659 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
112 students
112 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
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% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
3%
6%
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% Black
2%
3%
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% White
70%
67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
20%
16%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3406%
0.3469%
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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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,802
$15,095
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
75%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$18,013
$14,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,000
$7,196
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Acceptance Rate
82%
76%
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Source: 2024 (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 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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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)

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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 0.52, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Nashua Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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