Lakes Region Community College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - FairSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good
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Lakes Region Community College is a small two-year, public school with 700 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1967 and is one of the 2 schools located in Laconia, New Hampshire.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
25
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Lakes Region Community College.

Lakes Region Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Firefighting, Automotive and Mechanic, Nursing, General Studies, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
52%
Bad
The student retention rate at Lakes Region Community College is low at 52% (way below New Hampshire average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Lakes Region Community College is low - 34%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lakes Region Community College is good -- 9:1. Learn more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$15,000
Medium
Average tuition price is slightly high, $14,700 per year. The additional fees at Lakes Region Community College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $300, which comes to $15,000 a year.

Read the details about Lakes Region 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



Acceptance
Rate
82%
As reported in recent data, 675 applications were submitted and 554 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting 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) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Lakes Region Community College is $20.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Lakes Region Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (603) 524-3207 or check Lakes Region Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,200
High
Lakes Region Community College offers a distance education program 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 Lakes Region 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-
Unsafe
Lakes Region Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $8,200 annually.

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

Lakes Region Community College Location and Maps



Post Address: Lakes Region Community College, 379 Belmont Road, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246, USA
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