Iowa Lakes Community College
The state of Iowa only has this one motorcycle program. The course of study in Motorcycles and Small Motors was created to ready students for jobs working with motorcycles and personal recreational vehicles. Laboratory work on the newest equipment and theory are the emphasis of our instruction. Instruction is offered for domestic as well as foreign motorcycles, along with ATVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, and small motors.
A dealership technician, service manager, parts, sales, business owner, and performance shop technician are examples of job opportunities that exist after graduation. You can expect beginning wages to range from 15 thousand to 30 thousand dollars.
Technicians of today are expected to have increasingly good mechanical aptitude followed by the capacity to read and comprehend service literature, the ability to understand and execute various increasingly technical diagnostic procedures, and the capacity to work with fellow employees and customers.
Today a Joint Industrial Technical Business specialty is provided, highlighting managerial and entrepreneurial skills. After finishing the second year of general studies and business programs, an Associate in Applied Science in Technology degree is presented.
Situated in the scenic Great Lakes area of the state, Iowa Lakes Community College provides a number of physical sites across the five-county region it serves, in Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Spencer and Spirit Lake. You can take classes on either a full or part time basis, during the daytime, in the evenings or on weekends, by television, through fiber optics, or in class with a professor, as well as online courses taken over the Internet. You can choose from college transfer, career option, technical or vocational course, even 1 class at a time, or just take continuing education classes. The decision is all up to you.
Employment option courses are created to make you ready for work, or relocate to another four year college, after finishing your Associate in Science degree.
Iowa Lakes' technical courses of study make you eligible for an AAS degree following 2 years of instruction and firsthand experience engineered to get you ready for entry into your field.
Vocational courses of study provide diplomas upon completion of at least two semesters and under two academic years of instruction.
General Information
- Carnegie Classification:
- Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
- Total enrollment:
- 2937
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 2937, 0
- 2937
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 2937, 0
- 2937
- Graduate enrollment:
- 2937, 0
- 2937
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 54.00, 46
- 54.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 46, 54
- 46%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 45.00, 55
- 45.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 55, 45
- 55%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Black or African American:
- 2.00, 98
- 2.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- White:
- 92.00, 8
- 92.00%
- Two or more races:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
- Unknown:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-state | $4,396 | $4,128 | $3,916 |
| Out-state | $4,460 | $4,192 | $3,980 |
| Books and supplies | $900 | $900 | $880 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (On Campus) | $4,600 | $4,450 | $4,350 |
| Other (On Campus) | $3,550 | $3,550 | $3,394 |
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $5,600 | $5,600 | $5,200 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $3,650 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $4,550 | $4,550 | $4,500 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | |||
| On Campus | $12,546 | $12,128 | $11,660 |
| Off Campus | $13,646 | $13,328 | $12,716 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,946 | $8,678 | $8,416 |
| Out-state | |||
| On Campus | $12,610 | $12,192 | $11,724 |
| Off Campus | $13,710 | $13,392 | $12,780 |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,010 | $8,742 | $8,480 |
Financial Aid
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 82.00, 18
- 82%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 64%
Federal: 43%
State/Local: 15%
Institutional: 37%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $9,894
Federal: $2,977
State/Local: $1,636
Institutional: $1,846
Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 61.00, 39
- 61%
- Student retention (Part-time):
- 37.00, 63
- 37%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 43.00, 57
- 43%
- Transfer-out rate*:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates
Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- (!)Black or African American:
- 8.00, 92
- 8%
- White:
- 46.00, 54
- 46%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 5.00, 95
- 5%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
| Program | Associate | 1 to <2 year Certificate | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 0 | 12 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 6 | - | - |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 0 | 9 | - |
| Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician | 19 | 7 | - |
| Category total | 25 | 28 | - |
| Grand total | 25 | 28 | - |
|---|
Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
| NJCAA Division II | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 20 | - |
| Basketball | 17 | 10 |
| Golf | 7 | 5 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 1 | - |
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
| Agency | Periods of Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission | 1976-01-01- | Accredited |
