Iowa Lakes Community College: Review & Facts

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Iowa Lakes Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,960 students enrolled. This school was established in 1967 and is the only school located in Estherville, Iowa.

Academic Offerings

At Iowa Lakes Community College you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
48
Iowa Lakes Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Agriculture, Industrial Technologies, Veterinary, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Iowa Lakes Community College is relatively low at 60% (way below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Iowa Lakes Community College is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Iowa Lakes Community College is pretty decent - 14:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are low, $6,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Iowa Lakes Community College beyond tuition are nearly $800; which totals $7,600 a year.

Read the details about Iowa Lakes Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Iowa Lakes Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (712) 362-2601 or check Iowa Lakes Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,200
Low
Iowa Lakes Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Iowa Lakes Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Iowa Lakes Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $3,200 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Iowa Lakes Community College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Iowa Lakes Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Iowa Lakes Community College
19 S 7th St
Estherville, Iowa
51334-2295, USA
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