Lake Region State College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Lake Region State College, also known as LRSC, is situated in Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States. It was established in 1941 as a community junior college. LRSC falls under the North Dakota University System. Students can obtain degrees and certificates in diverse fields of study including early childhood education, information technology, medical transcription, simulator technology, office management, and technical studies. Online learning opportunities are also available for outstation students.

The campus hosts several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The men’s and women’s basketball teams are highly successful. The institute is renowned in the Lake Region State College. The student body is also diverse and impressive

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• 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 1,657 in 2009-2010 (943 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

Lake Region State College provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 943 (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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
• Management Information Systems

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

• Teacher Assistant/Aide
• Technical Teacher Education

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (4 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (92 awarded)

• Language Interpretation and Translation
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (12 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded)

• Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (46 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (61 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science