Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

73/100 · earnings-weighted

Lakes Region Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Laconia, New Hampshire 03246

🌐 www.lrcc.edu/

Lakes Region Community College — tuition $6,450 in-state, $14,700 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

53/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

C+

60/100

Prestige

17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

695

Total Enrollment

43%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

9.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$18,473

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Lakes Region Community College ▼

47% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$445,982

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,924

1-Year Change

+6.5%

See full rental market data for 03246 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lakes Region Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,182

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,104

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$18,525

Median debt at graduation

46.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Lakes Region Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $445,982
Avg rent near campus: $1,924/mo — vs ~$913/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03246 (3.4% cap, Laconia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$6,450	$14,700
Room	$8,220
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$22,428	$30,678

Financial Aid

86%

Receive Any Aid

35%

Receive Pell Grants

48%

Take Out Loans

$18,473

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$17,343
$30,001 - $48,000	$22,877
$48,001 - $75,000	$22,877
$75,001 - $110,000	$22,877
$110,001+	$22,877

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Fire Science/Fire-fighting 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 15 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 15 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 12 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 9 grads/yr General Studies 9 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 grads/yr Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 4 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 4 grads/yr Accounting 4 grads/yr Graphic Design 2 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 2 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lakes Region Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers

$92k/yr 97,200 jobs

Fire inspectors and investigators

$78k/yr 14,700 jobs

Firefighters

$60k/yr 344,900 jobs

Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists

$52k/yr 2,900 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Student Demographics

695

Total Students

49%

Women

51%

Traditional Age (18-24)

47%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 28%

Off-Campus (Renters) 47%

With Family 25%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~326 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lakes Region Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Lakes Region Community College?

Tuition at Lakes Region Community College is $6,450 for in-state students and $14,700 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $18,473.

What is the graduation rate at Lakes Region Community College?

The graduation rate at Lakes Region Community College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Lakes Region Community College a good school?

Lakes Region Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Lakes Region Community College?

Lakes Region Community College has a total enrollment of 695 students.

Is there rental demand near Lakes Region Community College?

Yes! Approximately 47% of students at Lakes Region Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 326 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Laconia area.

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