Lakes Region Community College

About Lakes Region Community College

Lakes Region Community College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Laconia, New Hampshire. It enrolls 482 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: lrcc.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

3%

Net Price

$13,124

Median Earnings (10yr)

$51,182

Enrollment

482

Student : Faculty

9:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Lakes Region Community College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Lakes Region Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $13,124 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$6,720

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$14,970

Room & Board (on-campus)

$10,470

Room & Board (off-campus)

$14,462

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$2,390

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$6,410

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,494

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $12,270
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $17,404
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $21,171
• Over $110,000
  $20,947

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

3% of full-time students who enrolled at Lakes Region Community College graduate within six years, and 66% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Lakes Region Community College earn a median of $51,182 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Lakes Region Community College is home to 482 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 43% are first-generation college students, 50% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Lakes Region Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Lakes Region Community College offers a varied set of programs: 16 distinct programs across 10 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lakes Region Community College is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

24 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Lakes Region Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Lakes Region Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.