Iowa Lakes Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

Iowa Lakes Community College is located in Estherville, Iowa, United States. It was established in the year 1967. In addition to the Estherville campus, the college offers classes in campuses in Emmetsburg, Spirit Lake, Spencer and Algona. Iowa Lakes Community College offers degrees and certificate programs in agriculture, business, health, communications, and industrial technology.

Students of Iowa Lakes Community College are members of various clubs and organizations. Among those present on the Estherville campus are societies such as the Business Professionals of America, International Students, Service Learning, Journalism Club, and Recreation Club. In addition, the students operate an on-campus radio station called 89.7 The River. They also publish a newspaper titled "The Spindrift." The men's teams of Iowa Lakes Community College participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, and soccer. The women's teams are engaged in softball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management and engineering technician.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,937 in 2009-2010 (2,394 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 74% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Iowa Lakes Community College provides on-campus housing for 477 of its 2,394 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 17 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded)

• Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
• Agricultural Production Operations
• Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
• Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

• Environmental Studies

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (23 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter

ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

• Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (37 awarded)

• Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (12 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (4 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (5 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (149 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (40 awarded)

• 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 (4 awarded)

• Broadcast Journalism
• Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (13 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (132 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (10 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (17 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded)

• Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology