Iowa Lakes Community College

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public two-year institution located in Estherville, Iowa. The college enrolls 2,048 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.33 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 26% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of technical and vocational programs. Certificate programs include Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.

Situated in the rural northwest corner of Iowa, Iowa Lakes Community College provides residents of the region access to hands-on career and technical education across trades, healthcare, and transportation fields.