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Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Iowa Lakes Community College

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public community college based in Estherville, Iowa, United States, with campuses also located in Algona, Emmetsburg, Spencer and Spirit Lake. It serves Iowa Community College District III, which encompasses an area roughly contiguous with Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto counties. The predominantly rural district encompasses and area of approximately 2,900 square miles (7,500 square kilometers) and a population of just over 73,000.

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Open

Acceptance

$13,933

Net price

941

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,933

Average net price

$7,392

In-state tuition

$7,872

Out-of-state tuition

$8,310

Room & board

$1,090

Books & supplies

$20,120

Total cost of attendance

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

18%

Students with federal loans

$12,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,420
$30–48K
$11,764
$48–75K
$13,097
$75–110K
$16,461
$110K+
$17,325

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$43,108

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,209

Median earnings (6 yrs)

50%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,801

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

941

Total enrollment

30%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

47% women
53% men

Race & ethnicity

White
74%
Hispanic
8%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Iowa Lakes Community College FAQ

Is Iowa Lakes Community College a public or private school?

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public institution located in Estherville, IA.

What is the acceptance rate at Iowa Lakes Community College?

Iowa Lakes Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Iowa Lakes Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Iowa Lakes Community College is $13,933 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,392 in-state and $7,872 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Iowa Lakes Community College?

About 50% of students at Iowa Lakes Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Iowa Lakes Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Iowa Lakes Community College students earn a median of $43,108 per year.

How many students attend Iowa Lakes Community College?

Iowa Lakes Community College enrolls about 941 students.

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