Iowa Lakes Community College
About Iowa Lakes Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Iowa Lakes Community College teaches across the lake country of northwestern Iowa and keeps dormitories. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and it trains wind turbine technicians for the turbines all around it.
Founded
1966
Location
Estherville, Iowa
Students
941
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
50%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$7,392
Out-of-state: $7,872
Avg Net Price
$13,933
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,108
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
50% complete their degree within three years
Retention
60.9%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
98.5%
$/Student
$9.8K
Class Size
Medium
50% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$7,392
In-State
$7,872
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,310
Books & Supplies
$1,090
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,120
After Financial Aid
$13,933
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$11,420
Receive Grants
19.1%
Take Loans
18.3%
The total cost of attendance runs about $20,120/yr, including $8,310 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,933.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Iowa Lakes Community College fund their education.
While in School
19.1%
Get Grants
Free money
18.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$36,840
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Iowa Lakes Community College.
Gender
46.6%
Female
53%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
941
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
36.7%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
9.4%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (47% women, 53% men). 36.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 8.1% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
941
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Iowa Lakes Community College fields 9 varsity teams with 226 student athletes, about 24% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
226
24% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
63% / 37%
142
Men
84
Women
7
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Iowa Lakes Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,108
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$32K
146 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$61K
30 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
21 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$52K
12 grads
4yr Earnings
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
$37K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Agricultural Business and Management
—
9 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.