Lakes Region Community College

Lakes Region Community College is a public community college located in Laconia, NH. It offers 44 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,720 for New Hampshire residents and $14,970 for out-of-state students at Lakes Region Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($15,299) of public community colleges in New Hampshire.

It has 645 students that are lower than the average population (1,152 students) of community colleges in New Hampshire. In addition, 77 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (9 to 1) of New Hampshire community colleges.

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Academic Overview

Lakes Region Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Laconia, New Hampshire.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,720 for New Hampshire residents and $14,970 for other students on average. It offers 44 degree programs through 19 Certificate, 25 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	379 Belmont Road, Laconia, NH
Phone	603-524-3207
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,720 Out-of-State$14,970
Student Population »	645 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	34%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	69% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,368
Students to Faculty	8:1 (12.50%)

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,720 for New Hampshire residents and $14,970 for out-of-state students at Lakes Region Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($15,299) over public community colleges in New Hampshire.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lakes Region Community College. Then, we compare its costs to New Hampshire community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New Hampshire Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,720	$14,970
Books & Supplies	$1,400
On-Campus Living Costs	$14,308
Off-Campus Living Costs	$21,484
Average Financial Aid	$5,368
Cost of Attendance	$22,428	$30,678
After Financial Aid	$17,060	$25,310

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New Hampshire Residents	Out-of-State Students
Lakes Region Community College	$6,720	$14,970
Public Community Colleges in New Hampshire	$7,049	$15,299
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lakes Region Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 19 Certificate, 25 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	19	25	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 645 students at Lakes Region Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 327 male students and 369 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	696	201	495
Male Students	327	121	206
Female Students	369	80	289

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Lakes Region Community College, there are 645 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 320 students were attending classes through distance learning (77 students are enrolled exclusively and 243 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	645
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	77
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	243
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	325

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