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Iowa Lakes Community College, also known as Iowa Lakes, is a public, comprehensive, educational institution located in Iowa Great Lakes Region, United States. It was established in the year 1967. The college operates campuses in Estherville, Algona, Emmetsburg, Spencer, and Spirit Lake. Iowa Lakes Community College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also offers distance learning programs through online courses.
Iowa Lakes’ athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in sports such as volleyball, softball, socce, and wrestling. The college is a member of the Iowa Junior College Conference. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Iowa Lakes Community College is in a self-contained town, in Estherville, IA. 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, in 2007-2008, had 3,013 students (2,314 full-time equivalent).
Iowa Lakes Community College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Iowa Lakes Community College makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Iowa Lakes Community College
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA 51334-2295
General Phone: (712) 362-2601
http://www.iowalakes.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 182 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 160 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 53 | motorcycle mechanic, autobody repair, marine mechanic, automobile mechanics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 30 | agricultural machine operation, agricultural supply, agricultural production |
| Business and Management | 27 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, vehicle parts marketing |
| Construction Trades | 24 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | energy systems tech, mechanical drafting |
| Office and Administration | 18 | office management, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 17 | child care provider |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 14 | environmental studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | surgical tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | rehabilitation, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary, health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | webmastering, computer networking, computer applications programming, computer security |
| Media | 5 | broadcast journalism, journalism |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Transportation | 3 | aviation tech |
| Engineering | 2 | bioengineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Iowa Lakes Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 452 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 193 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Iowa Lakes Community College had a total enrollment of 3,013 students (2,314 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 84% |
| Minnesota | 8% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Iowa Lakes Community College offers campus housing for 477 of its 2,314 (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 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,396 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,460 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,550 |
Financial Aid:
Iowa Lakes Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 186400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 49 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $64,354 | 5 | $57,377 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $57,099 | 6 | $47,493 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $49,182 | 8 | $43,656 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 16 | $43,074 | 6 | $38,582 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $50,009 | 25 | $46,103 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $52,183 | 11 | $55,208 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $44,386 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,541 | 3 | $42,158 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $47,470 | 21 | $49,435 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Basketball | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 6 | 9 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
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
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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