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Iowa Lakes Community College

location_onEstherville, IA

PublicTown: Remote

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100%

Acceptance Rate

941

Total Students

$8k

Sticker Price

50%

Grad Rate

$43k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

100%

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Acceptance Rate

100% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT RangeNot reported

ACT RangeNot reported

groups941 students enrolled

schoolPublic · Town: Remote

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$7,872

Net Price

Not reported

$12,000Avg Debt

≈ $100/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$43,108/yr

Debt-to-income ratio28% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate50%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate61%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$43k

Avg Salary

Near $46k avg

14:1

Faculty Ratio

Small classes

941

Students

Small

schoolPublic · Town: Remote

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

infoNot in national rankings — may excel in regional or specialty rankings

Deal Score82

Exceptional Value

diversity_137% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance19% Pell Grant Recipients

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auto_awesomeAt a Glance

Iowa Lakes Community College serves the Iowa Great Lakes region with campuses in Estherville and Emmetsburg. It is a comprehensive community college known for its unique programs and its commitment to student success. The vibe is friendly, scenic, and practical; students here often enjoy a true collegiate experience with residence halls and outdoor recreation opportunities. It is a place where potential is nurtured near the lakes. Iowa Lakes offers a wide range of transfer and career programs. It is particularly known for its strong programs in wind energy, nursing, and criminal justice. Tuition is affordable at roughly $7,200 for residents. The college emphasizes hands-on learning and has strong partnerships with local industry. Iowa Lakes provides a supportive environment with robust student services.

Deal Score

81.83

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

14:1

Test Score Ranges

Not reported

SAT

Not reported

GPA

Class Sizes

Small

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$7,872

Room & Board$8,310

Avg Grad Debt$12,000

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"Iowa Lakes Community College serves the Iowa Great Lakes region with campuses in Estherville and Emmetsburg. It is a comprehensive community college known for its unique programs and its commitment to student success. The vibe is friendly, scenic, and practical; students here often enjoy a true collegiate experience with residence halls and outdoor recreation opportunities. It is a place where potential is nurtured near the lakes. Iowa Lakes offers a wide range of transfer and career programs. It is particularly known for its strong programs in wind energy, nursing, and criminal justice. Tuition is affordable at roughly $7,200 for residents. The college emphasizes hands-on learning and has strong partnerships with local industry. Iowa Lakes provides a supportive environment with robust student services."

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Iowa Lakes Community College
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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