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Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA·Public·www.iowalakes.edu/

Campus Identity

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public community college in Estherville, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 69/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public community college in Estherville, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 69/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$6,112
In-State Tuition
+$732 fees
$6,464
Out-of-State Tuition
+$732 fees
$8,310
Room & Board
17 meals/week
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Town setting

Ski Access

67 miles

Mount Kato Ski Area

Weather

Cold Climate

37°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

67 mi away
55 skiable acres10 lifts
92 mi away
105 mi away
35 skiable acres4 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Estherville, IA

15°Jan19°Feb32°Mar45°Apr58°May68°Jun71°Jul68°Aug61°Sep47°Oct33°Nov20°Dec

Station: ESTHERVILLE MUNICIPAL Airport · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

69/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety718444
71/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
84/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
44/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$6,112$6,464
Fees
$732$732
Room & Board
$8,310$8,310
Total
$15,154$15,506
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 17 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

54 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
146 grads/yr$40,957
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
30 grads/yr$64,140
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
21 grads/yr
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's
12 grads/yr$51,598
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's
11 grads/yr$36,699

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's30 grads$64,140
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
Associate's grads$61,784
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate grads$55,107
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's12 grads$51,598
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's146 grads$40,957
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Associate's11 grads$36,699
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's21 grads
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate11 grads
Agricultural Business and Management
Associate's9 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's9 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Iowa Lakes Community College located?

Iowa Lakes Community College is located in Estherville, IA. The main campus address is 19 S 7th St, Estherville, IA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Iowa Lakes Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Iowa Lakes Community College charges $6,112/year for in-state students and $6,464/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($8,310/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $7,196/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Iowa Lakes Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Iowa Lakes Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Iowa Lakes Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,464/year out-of-state), campus culture in Estherville, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Iowa Lakes Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Iowa Lakes Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Estherville, IA
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 37°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
69/100
Nearest Airport
Fort Dodge, IA (FOD) · 67 mialso MCW (78 mi), RWF (80 mi)

Location

Estherville, IA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.