Iowa

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, Iowa

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1966Remote townSEVP certified

About

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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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$8,096
Estimated total for international students
US$17,853
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$7,616
Total cost for in-state students
US$17,373
Net price calculatoriowalakes.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
941
International undergraduates
8%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$47,167

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (56)

Associate's degrees36 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural MechanizationAgricultural Production OperationsAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCarpentersChemistryComputer ProgrammingComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSociologyVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates20 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCarpentersDesign and Applied ArtsEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesJournalismPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.