Iowa Lakes Community College

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

C+

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About Iowa Lakes Community College

Iowa Lakes Community College is a small, public institution in Estherville, IA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 941 students. 50% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,108.

Open

Acceptance

$13,933

Net price

941

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

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

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.

Popular Majors

Humanities32.7%

Agriculture19.6%

Health & Nursing11.6%

Mechanic & Repair Tech9.4%

Business7.3%

Construction Trades3.6%

Parks & Recreation2.4%

Visual & Performing Arts1.9%

Natural Resources1.9%

Precision Production1.9%

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

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

47% women

53% men

Race & ethnicity

White

74%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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