by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Iowa Lakes Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Iowa Lakes Community College amounted to $7,392 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $7,872. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees were $640 in-state and $640 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,752 | $7,232 |
| Fees | $640 | $640 |
| Total | $7,392 | $7,872 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Iowa Lakes Community College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Iowa Lakes Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Iowa Lakes Community College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Iowa Lakes Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Iowa Lakes Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,112 | $6,464 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,272 | $6,720 |
| One Year Ago | $6,464 | $6,912 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,752 | $7,232 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Iowa Lakes Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 4.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $8,236 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.60%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,584. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.04%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $8,111.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,584 | $8,111 |
| In 2 Years | $7,781 | $8,357 |
| In 3 Years | $7,983 | $8,610 |
| In 4 Years | $8,190 | $8,871 |
| In 5 Years | $8,403 | $9,140 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $33,949, compared with about $31,538 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Iowa Lakes Community College, head to the Iowa Lakes Community College Financial Aid page.
