Iowa Lakes Community College serves students in the Great Lakes Region in a five-county area including Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, and Spirit Lake. Classes are catered to a variety of students who are enrolled full or part time, pursuing vocational, continuing education, and career option classes, which are offered during the day, in the evenings, and even over the weekends. Students also opt to attend ILCC for their first two years of post-secondary education before transferring to a four-year baccalaureate institution.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Academics
At Iowa Lakes Community College, students are able to build close relationships with their instructors. Students are generally placed in classes of around 18, allowing students to also get to know their peers.
ILCC offers students three different types of programs:
Career Options Programs
ILCC offers a number of career option programs. The credits earned can be applied to four-year institutions around the country. If students complete two-year programs at Iowa Lakes, they may earn an Associate in Science degree. Career Options Programs are designed to ensure that “students are adequately prepared to meet practical employment needs.” The curriculum consists of general, foundational courses, specialty courses, and job-related training. Some of the areas of study include: Aviation Management, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Journalism and Photography, Veterinary Technology, to name a few.
Technical Programs
Students at Iowa Lakes can prepare for job entry by earning an Associate in Science degree specific to the career path they have chosen. These programs are all-encompassing and fully prepare students for the workplace. Some of the subjects included in the technical programs includes Nursing, Construction Technology, Hotel and Restaurant Management, among others.
Vocational Programs
Vocational programs at ILCC are equivalent to two full-time semesters of credits and courses. Diplomas are awarded upon successful completion of all courses. Some of the programs available include: Medical Office Technologist Coding, Office Specialist, Photography, Marine Service Technology, and Construction Technology.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Students wishing to apply for admittance to Iowa Lakes Community College need to have either a high school diploma or its GED equivalent. Some programs may allow students to enter, on a case-by-case basis, without high school diplomas. Enrollment in many of the academic programs at ILCC is limited, so the sooner students apply, the better chance they have of getting into their programs of choice.
Admissions is granted on a continuous first-come, first-served basis, requiring students to complete the following process:
Complete an application form and submit it to the Admissions Office. No application fee is required.
Students will be notified if an interview is required. Visiting with a program adviser is strongly encouraged.
A final high school transcript is required but will not affect acceptance for admittance.
Financial Aid
Over 75% of ILCC students receive some form of financial Aid. Students need to file a Free Application for Financial Student Aid online. In addition, if Iowa Lakes students are interested in applying for scholarships, they also need to fill out the Online Scholarship Application.
The scholarship applications need to be submitted for each year of enrollment if students are interested in aid. There is an April 1 deadline for students attending in the fall. Students do not select the scholarships they wish to apply for, but rather, the online system screens answers and “matches” students with appropriate scholarships.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Iowa Lakes Community College 3541st for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Iowa scholarships and financial aid
Students at Iowa Lakes Community College have the opportunity to develop peer relationships if they choose to live in the dormitories available on three of the five campuses: Emmetsburg, Estherville, and Spencer. Each dorm room is equipped with air-conditioning, high-speed internet, and hookups for basic cable TV. Vending machines and microwaves supplement on-campus food service. Students also have access to coin-operated washers and dryers for their laundry needs.
For extracurricular activities, students at ILCC are able to join a myriad of clubs and organizations at each campus. The groups center around pre-professional topics, special interest groups, athletic clubs, social organizations, and community services.
Students needing support as they seek careers can visit with advisers at the Career Resource Center. Services are available to help students identify education goals, assess skills and interests, develop individual career plans, develop interviewing skills, and learn business etiquette.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Iowa Lakes Community College?
The Iowa Lakes Community College Lakers compete in the ICCAC and NJCAA.
Men’s Competitive Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling
Women’s Competitive Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Volleyball
Students at ILCC can enjoy state-of-the-arts facilities for their athletic activities. There is a Laker gymnasium, Hess Lundberg Baseball Complex, and the Christensen Building which contains an all-sport surface with two full basketball courts and two drop-down baseball batting cages. A weight room and training facility is also available to students. Swimmers are able to enjoy a six-lane, 25 meter indoor, heated pool and a 1 meter diving board.
Bibliography
Iowa Lakes Community College. Iowa Lakes Community College. n.d. Web. 16 July, 2011.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Estherville, IA 51334-2295
Surrounding community
Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
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Our current enrollment is 3940.