Introduction and Overview

Lake Region State College is located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, USA. It is a public community college that offers a 2-year associate degree and some other diploma courses in a wide range of professional fields.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1941. It was originally an extension of the public school system and was named Devils Lake Junior College and Business College. It has undergone several name changes since then. In 1984, it joined the University of North Dakota system. From 1987 to 1999, it was a branch of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, known as "und-lake region". In 1999, it adopted its current name - Lake Region State College.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: According to 2018 data, the student-teacher ratio is 14:1, and teachers can better pay attention to the learning needs of each student.

Teaching achievements: The school focuses on practical teaching, has established close cooperative relations with local enterprises and communities, and provides students with internship and employment opportunities. Graduates have certain competitiveness in the local job market. Some graduates will choose to continue their studies and transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Teaching resources: The school has its own library and other teaching facilities to provide students with resource support for learning and research. It also provides online courses and distance education services to facilitate students' flexible learning.

Nature of the school

Public community college.

Educational philosophy

With the motto of "We. Change. Lives.", it is committed to providing students with high-quality education, helping students acquire knowledge and skills to achieve personal and professional goals, and actively affecting students' future lives.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The more popular majors include liberal arts, general education and humanities, health sciences and related services, homeland security, legal affairs, fire protection and related services, etc.

Key laboratories: No particularly well-known key laboratories of the school have been found.

Department

No clear department division was found for the school, but from the perspective of its professional settings, it can be roughly divided into business school, liberal arts college, health science college, etc.

Ranking

In Niche's US community college rankings, the school's overall score is B-, ranking above average among community colleges in North Dakota.

Expenses

In the 2018-2019 academic year, tuition and fees for in-state and out-of-state students were both $4,475, and the average scholarship or grant was $4,450.

Campus Environment

Campus facilities: The campus is located in the town of Devil's Lake. It is small in scale and has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums and other facilities, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Campus culture: The school focuses on the all-round development of students and provides a wealth of campus cultural activities, such as sports competitions, art performances, club activities, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus safety: The town of Devil's Lake is a relatively safe area. The school has also taken a series of safety measures to ensure campus safety and provide students with a safe learning and living environment.