Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA
19 S 7th St, Estherville, IA 51334-2295
712-362-2601

Iowa Lakes Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of Iowa’s 15 community colleges. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

The college was established in 1966 and is located in Estherville, Iowa. The college serves a population of over 12,000 residents in a seven-county area in northwest Iowa. The college offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of its students and the community.

The college offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as certificate and diploma programs. The college also offers a variety of continuing education and workforce development programs.

The college has a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success. The college has a highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality education and services to students.

The college is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its students, employees, and visitors. The college has a comprehensive safety and security program in place to ensure the safety of all.

The college is located on a beautiful campus with modern facilities and equipment. The campus is situated on 200 acres of land and includes a variety of buildings and amenities.

The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 2288

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.iowalakes.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.iowalakes.edu/financial_aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19008

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $19360

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Iowa Lakes Community College is $75952.87. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Iowa Lakes Community College. For graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $40400.00 and mid-career income of $60900.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.