Overview

Iowa Lakes Community College is a 2-year institution located in Estherville, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 300 S. 18th St.
Estherville, IA  51334-2295
United States

Contact Email: info@iowalakes.edu
Phone: 800-242-5106

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Business And Management, Other
Agricultural Business Technology/technician
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanics And Equipment/machine Technology/technician
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing And Wholesaling
Agriculture, General
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Animal/livestock Husbandry And Production
Crop Production
Farm/farm And Ranch Management
Landscaping And Groundskeeping
Pre-veterinary Studies
Soil Science And Agronomy, General
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician And Veterinary Assistant
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Design/architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology
Ecology
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Construction Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
General Merchandising, Sales, And Related Marketing Operations, Other
General Office Occupations And Clerical Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, Other
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Real Estate
Receptionist
Restaurant/food Services Management
Retailing And Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Radio And Television
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Graphic Communications, General
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Data Entry/microcomputer Applications, General
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Technology
System, Networking, And Lan/wan Management/manager
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Word Processing
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Carpentry/carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Environmental Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Child Development
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Related Services, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Emergency Care Attendant (emt Ambulance)
Health/health Care Administration/management
Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/assistant
Medical Reception/receptionist
Medical Transcription/transcriptionist
Medical/clinical Assistant
Pharmacy
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Business Machine Repair
Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation And Repair Technology/technician, General
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Marine Maintenance/fitter And Ship Repair Technology/technician
Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Technology/technician
Small Engine Mechanics And Repair Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, And Marine Resources Management
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts And Related Services, Other
Food Preparation/professional Cooking/kitchen Assistant
Food Service, Waiter/waitress, And Dining Room Management/manager
Institutional Food Workers
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Hydrology And Water Resources Science
Physical Sciences, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Flight Instructor
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Keyboard Instruments
Music, General
Percussion Instruments
Photography
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,425

Applied

1,318

Accepted

2,375

Enrolled

Female Admissions

598

Females Applied

552

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

827

Males Applied

766

Males Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Accuplacer/SAT/ACT

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,210

In-state

6,480

Out-of-state

6,060

In-district

Fees

732

Full-time student fees

7,070

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Student Body

2,375

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.3%
Black or African American	5.99%
White or Caucasian	79.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.03%
Asian	0.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	0.09%
Other	3.09%

Gender

Male (46.15%)

Female (52.38%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Convocations and Coffee Houses/Concerts

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Music, Criminal Justice, nursing clubs, Environmental Studies and Business

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

90

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 4

Part-time - 86

Male - 48

Female - 43