- Lakes Region Community College is a public community college in Laconia, New Hampshire. It is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.
School Highlights
Lakes Region Community College serves 735 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is same as the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 735 students
- In-state tuition: $6,642
- Out-state tuition: $14,802
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lakes Region Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Lakes Region Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and White
Total Faculty
40 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lakes Region Community College has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Lakes Region Community College diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
735 students
1,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
248 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
487 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
579 students
166 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
487 students
785 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
112 students
246 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
76%
70%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
35%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,642 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,802 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,642
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,802
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,013
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,000
$7,196
Acceptance Rate
89%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lakes Region Community College cost?
Lakes Region Community College's tuition is approximately $6,642 for In-State students and $14,802 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lakes Region Community College?
The acceptance rate of Lakes Region Community College is 89%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is Lakes Region Community College's ranking?
Lakes Region Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Hampshire for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Lakes Region Community College is NHTI-Concord's Community College (20.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
20.1 miles
Enrollment: 2,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 28%
Manchester Community College
Public
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
33.8 miles
Enrollment: 2,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $6,848 Out-state tuition: $15,008 Minority enrollment: 33%
Great Bay Community College
Public
320 Corporate Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-7600
45.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $7,104 Out-state tuition: $15,264 Minority enrollment: 26%
1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-7744
45.2 miles
Enrollment: 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $6,855 Out-state tuition: $15,015 Minority enrollment: 26%
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
46.0 miles
Enrollment: 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $3,480 Out-state tuition: $6,180 Minority enrollment: 16%
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