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Iowa Lakes Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate12.7%

Iowa Lakes looks like a community college, but its 12.7% acceptance rate means you should approach it with a competitive-score mindset. Because score submitters used the ACT, your clearest testing strategy is to build an ACT result near the top of Iowa Lakes’ reported range before deciding whether to submit.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Iowa Lakes Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Iowa Lakes Community College enrolls 1,945 undergraduates. Iowa Lakes is located in a small-town setting. The freshman retention rate is 61%, with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Location

Estherville, IA

Undergrad Enrollment1,945

Freshman Retention61%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Iowa Lakes Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Iowa Lakes is test-optional, use this plan only if you decide to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then save the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that could improve a superscore. Iowa Lakes does not list Early Decision or Early Action deadlines, so confirm the regular application cutoff before counting on a late fall retake, and do not use the April 1 financial aid priority deadline as your testing target unless a specific program asks for scores.

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What you'll actually pay

At Iowa Lakes, in-state tuition is $6,480 and out-of-state tuition is $6,780. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$6,480

Out-of-State Tuition$6,780

Room and Board$7,350

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying the out-of-state rate, Iowa Lakes lists tuition at $6,780, compared with $6,480 for in-state students. Room and board is $7,350, bringing direct billed costs to about $14,130 before books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual net cost can be lower depending on grants, scholarships, and other financial aid.