Lakes Region Community College
Lakes Region Community College is a public college or university in Laconia, NH, with about 17 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 46.15% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,720
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,124 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 482 50.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.15%
Lakes Region Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lakes Region Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lakes Region Community College?
Lakes Region Community College is located in Laconia, NH (ZIP 03246).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Lakes Region Community College public or private?
Lakes Region Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Lakes Region Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,720 in-state, $14,970 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,124.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,270 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,404 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,171 |
| $110,001+ | $20,947 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,880.
How big is Lakes Region Community College?
Total enrollment: 482 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lakes Region Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.15%.
First-year retention: 55.8%.
What do graduates of Lakes Region Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,104 six years after entry; $51,182 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,525.
26.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lakes Region Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (140 completions)
- CIP 430203 (22 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (21 completions)
- CIP 470101 (15 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (15 completions)
- CIP 520201 (12 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 completions)
- CIP 240102 (9 completions)
- CIP 510904 (9 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lakes Region Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 46.15%; median earnings $51,182 at 10 years; net price $13,124. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,720
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lakes Region Community College was $6,720.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,124
2024 Value
In 2024 Lakes Region Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,124.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,496 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,124 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$26,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$59,880 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lakes Region Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
27.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lakes Region Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lakes Region Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,962 | $15,538 | $15,531 |
| 2014 | $6,642 | $14,802 | $16,520 |
| 2015 | $6,642 | $14,802 | $15,224 |
| 2016 | $6,642 | $14,802 | $17,632 |
| 2017 | $6,972 | $15,548 | $16,542 |
| 2018 | $7,168 | $15,968 | $17,737 |
| 2019 | $6,738 | $14,988 | $19,137 |
| 2020 | $6,738 | $14,988 | $18,593 |
| 2021 | $6,720 | $14,970 | $16,515 |
| 2022 | $6,720 | $14,970 | $17,944 |
| 2023 | $6,720 | $14,970 | $19,607 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lakes Region Community College in 2024 is 482 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.46% 100% Completion Time
46.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.46% of students graduating from Lakes Region Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lakes Region Community College.
Return on Investment
$18,525 Median Student Debt
$51,182 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
874.97% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lakes Region Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 43.0203: 22 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 21 completions
CIP 47.0101: 15 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 15 completions
CIP 52.0201: 12 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 9 completions
CIP 24.0102: 9 completions
CIP 51.0904: 9 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 140 completions
Most popular programs at Lakes Region Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lakes Region Community College graduates.
About
Lakes Region Community College is a public institution located in Laconia, NH, offering 17 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 482 students. The institution maintains a 46.15% graduation rate. Approximately 26.91% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Laconia, NH 03246
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Lakes Region Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lakes Region Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,720 and average net price is $13,124 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lakes Region Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,104 six years after entry and $51,182 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lakes Region Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lakes Region Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,525.
How big is Lakes Region Community College?
Total enrollment is about 482 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lakes Region Community College public or private?
Lakes Region Community College is a public institution located in Laconia, NH.
Is Lakes Region Community College an HBCU?
No. Lakes Region Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lakes Region Community College a tribal college?
No. Lakes Region Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lakes Region Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lakes Region Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.9%).
Is Lakes Region Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lakes Region Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.