Iowa Lakes Students are

Career-Ready.

Day One.

"I chose Iowa Lakes for their agriculture programs.  The instructors are student-focused and want us to succeed. I enjoy the hands-on experiences at the college farm with the swine and cow-calf operations."

Ben C. – Agriculture Production Technology

Ben C.

Iowa Lakes By the Numbers

1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio

$2,000

Average Scholarship Dollars Awarded per student

48%

of students graduate debt-free

30+

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START HERE, GO ANYWHERE!

High-quality education, hands-on learning, real-life work experience – that's what you can expect at Iowa Lakes Community College. Whether you plan to complete an AA or AS degree and transfer to a four-year college or university or complete your program and enter the workforce, you can start here and go anywhere! 

Located in Northwest Iowa within the Iowa Great Lakes Region, Iowa Lakes has locations in Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer, and Spirit Lake to serve our students' needs best. 

No matter where your journey looks like, Iowa Lakes is here to help you accomplish your goals and gain substantial experience, not only for your career and academics but also for life. 

WE ARE LAKER PROUD!