Iowa Lakes Community College is in a self-contained town, in Estherville, Iowa. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Iowa Lakes Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include agricultural science and management and conservation and resource management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Iowa Lakes Community College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Iowa Lakes Community College, in 2005, had 3,047 students (1,950 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Iowa Lakes Community College
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334
General Phone: (712) 362-0438
Admissions Phone: (712) 362-7946
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 852-5229
http://www.iowalakes.edu
Iowa Lakes Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 173 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 156 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 78 | autobody repair, motorcycle mechanic, marine mechanic, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 40 | agricultural production, agricultural machine operation, agricultural supply |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | massage therapy |
| Business And Management | 24 | accounting, business management, sales and marketing, vehicle parts marketing, accounting technology, parts and warehousing |
| Construction Trades | 20 | carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | child care provider |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 16 | environmental studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | medical assistant, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Hospitality | 12 | hospitality administration, tourism and travel, hospitality management, travel services |
| Office And Administration | 12 | office management, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Transportation | 8 | aviation tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical secretary, health care administration |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation management, rehabilitation |
| Media | 2 | broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions, medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Lakes Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 394 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 261 | 20 |
In 2005, Iowa Lakes Community College had a total enrollment of 3,047 students (1,950 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 86% |
| Minnesota | 9% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Iowa Lakes Community College offers campus housing for 335 of its 1,950 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Estherville, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 362-7946
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,748 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,812 |
| Room and board | $ 4,120 |
| Room charge | $ 2,270 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Iowa Lakes Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 852-5229
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,972 | 3 | $47,658 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $45,021 | 4 | $43,990 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $44,434 | 3 | $41,556 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $39,296 | 3 | $36,367 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $44,722 | 13 | $42,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $45,779 | 11 | $45,676 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $41,318 | 3 | $38,594 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $36,893 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $37,638 | 9 | $31,658 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $41,758 | 27 | $38,915 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| Basketball | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 12 | 14 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Iowa Lakes Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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