Lake Region State College

What Lake Region State College does

Lake Region State College (LRSC) is a public community college founded in 1941 and headquartered at 1801 College Drive North in Devils Lake, North Dakota, operating under the North Dakota University System (NDUS) as a state government entity governed by the State Board of Higher Education. It enrolled 1,903 students in Spring 2025 across 70+ academic programs spanning associate in applied science degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Core products include Nursing (Practical Nurse and Associate Degree Nurse), Allied Health (newly launched Surgical Technology), Peace Officer Training (the only ND POST-authorized police academy in the state), Automotive Technology (ASE Education Foundation certified), Agriculture and Precision Agriculture, Wind Energy Technician (North Dakota's first such program), Fitness Trainer Technician (CAAHEP accredited), Business Administration, Marketing, and Information Technology, with extension offerings in Dual Credit (serving approximately 50 high schools) and College STEAM for Kids youth programming.

Service delivery combines on-campus instruction at four physical locations (Devils Lake main campus, Grand Forks Air Force Base campus, Grand Forks Public Safety Center, and West Fargo) with online/distance learning through the Blackboard LMS, supported by Yuja video, Starfish early alert, Respondus proctoring, Salesforce CRM, and NetTutor tutoring. Specialized simulation assets including anatomy simulation tables and VR/AR equipment support healthcare training.

The revenue model blends tuition and fees with state appropriations and workforce grants (including a $1M Workforce Education Innovation Fund award in 2025 for allied health apprenticeships), federal Title IV financial aid administration (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, work-study), and $540k+ in annual LRSC Foundation scholarships. Customer segments are diversified across traditional college students (primary), high school dual credit students, military personnel at Grand Forks AFB, and workforce development learners. Under former president Doug Darling (2013-June 2025) and current president Dr. Carmen Simone (permanent from 2025), the college is executing an allied health and apprenticeship expansion in partnership with Altru Health System and the Dakota Nursing Program Consortium.

Name

Lake Region State College

Legal name

Lake Region State College

Website

https://lrsc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lake Region State College is a public community college in Devils Lake, North Dakota, serving approximately 1,900 students through 70+ associate degree, certificate, and diploma programs in healthcare, law enforcement, agriculture, wind energy, and automotive fields as part of the North Dakota University System.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Career technical training
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Devils Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees from degree-seeking students for credit courses and programs including associate degrees, certificates, and diploma programs
2. Workforce Education Innovation Funds: State workforce education grants including $1,000,000 awarded in 2025 for allied health apprenticeship expansion
3. LRSC Foundation Scholarships: Private donations and foundation awards distributed as scholarships to students; over $540,000 in scholarships awarded annually
4. Financial Aid Administration: Federal Title IV financial aid including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, SEOG, and work-study programs disbursed to students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Lake Region State College is a public two-year community college delivering associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas across career and technical fields including nursing, allied health, agriculture, automotive technology, business, marketing, peace officer training, and wind energy. Programs are offered on campus in Devils Lake and at satellite sites (Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Forks Public Safety Center, West Fargo), supplemented by online/distance learning and apprenticeship pathways.

Product overview

Lake Region State College offers a portfolio of educational products and services centered on career-focused higher education. The institution provides Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, certificates, and diplomas across career and technical education fields including Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Fitness Trainer Technician, Marketing, Nursing, Peace Officer Training, Wind Energy, and Information Technology. The college also offers College STEAM for Kids as a youth outreach program and operates Distance & Online Learning alongside apprenticeship programs. The product architecture consists of traditional campus-based programs enhanced with online delivery options and workforce development initiatives. The institution is part of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and collaborates with regional employers and healthcare systems for apprenticeship and clinical training partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Programs
• Certificate Programs
• Nursing Programs
• Surgical Technology Certificate Program
• Automotive Technology Program
• Wind Energy Technician Program
• Peace Officer Training Program (POTP)
• Business Administration Program
• Agriculture & Precision Agriculture Program
• Fitness Trainer Technician (FiTT)
• Marketing Program
• Allied Health Apprenticeship Programs Expansion
• Apprenticeship Programs
• Dual Credit Program
• Distance & Online Learning
• College STEAM for Kids

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,903 students enrolled in Spring 2025, up from 1,711 in 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• North Dakota University SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025NDUS awarded $1,000,000 in Workforce Education Innovation Funds to LRSC for expanding allied health apprenticeship programs in partnership with Altru Health System. Programs include Surgical Technology, Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Ultrasound/Sonography certificates and degrees.
• Altru Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2025Lake Region State College and Altru Health System partnered to launch a Surgical Technology certificate program. The program combines online theory courses with clinical experiences at Altru facilities. This partnership addresses growing demand for surgical technologists and includes apprenticeship and traditional student pathways. The collaboration also extends to nursing apprenticeships and other allied health programs.
• Grand Forks Red River High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Career Impact Academy partnership allowing high school seniors to sign letters of intent for LRSC nursing programs with apprenticeship opportunities at Altru Health System. Students graduate high school and transition directly into nursing education pathways.
• Grand Forks Public SchoolssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partnership with Grand Forks Public Schools including Red River High School for Career Impact Academy and nursing pathway programs with Altru Health System.
• Dakota Nursing Program ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of four colleges (Bismarck State College, Dakota College at Bottineau, LRSC, Williston State College) providing shared instructors and nursing education across North Dakota. The consortium enables distance learning with local clinical experiences.
• North Dakota Tribal College SystemsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLRSC shared its apprenticeship model with the ND Tribal College System to create an apprenticeship program to improve educational and employment opportunities for Native Americans across North Dakota.
• North Dakota Career and Technology EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLRSC partnered with ND Career and Technology on non-traditional apprenticeship programs, especially in medical-related fields. The college became a partner in a Department of Labor grant to expand awareness and increase apprenticeships in non-traditional fields.
• University of North DakotasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring bachelor's degree programs to the LRSC campus and establish a site at UND campus for students who don't meet university admission standards. LRSC maintains an education center at Grand Forks Air Force Base in collaboration with UND.
• Area Job Development OfficialssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to create the wind energy technician program on campus and secure installation of a wind turbine near the college that provides electricity for campus and serves as a live training laboratory.
• Wind Energy Industry EmployerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWind farm operators and energy companies employ graduates of the wind energy technician program. Graduate John Jundt works at a wind farm near Hebron, North Dakota. Industry demand drives program development.
• ASE Education FoundationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomotive Technology program is nationally certified by the ASE Education Foundation, ensuring curriculum meets industry standards for eight skill areas defined by ASE.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Northern Wyoming Community College District: Multi-campus public community college district serving rural Wyoming with comparable CTE, allied health, and workforce programs. Useful comp for rural two-year college economics in a neighboring region.
• Lake Area Technical College: Public technical college in Watertown, SD with strong CTE focus, multiple industry certifications, and apprenticeship-style programs. Closest geographic/comparable technical education model outside ND.
• Minot State University: Public NDUS institution serving similar North Dakota population but offering baccalaureate programs; competes for the same regional student pool and partners with LRSC on transfer pathways.

Direct peers

• North Dakota State College of Science: Public two-year college under NDUS located in Wahpeton, ND, with a strong CTE/technical education focus. Highly comparable to LRSC in mission, program portfolio, and governance structure.
• Bismarck State College: Public community college also under the North Dakota University System and a member of the Dakota Nursing Program Consortium with LRSC. Closest operating peer in governance, mission, and program mix within the same state system.
• Williston State College: Public ND community college and the fourth member of the Dakota Nursing Program Consortium alongside LRSC. Operates under the same NDUS governance and serves a similarly rural North Dakota region.
• Sitting Bull College: Tribal college in Fort Yates, ND, with comparable two-year and certificate programs and a similar rural-underserved mission. Comparable in scale and student demographics despite differing governance.
• Cankdeska Cikana Community College: Tribal community college in Fort Totten, ND, with a comparable two-year, career-focused program mix and a rural service area in the same ND lake region as LRSC.
• Dakota College at Bottineau: Public ND community college and fellow Dakota Nursing Program Consortium member; new LRSC President Dr. Carmen Simone previously served as its Dean and CEO. Highly comparable rural two-year institution.

Broad incumbents

• University of North Dakota: ND's flagship public university; has a formal partnership with LRSC (UND education center at GFAFB, transfer agreements). Operates as a broader incumbent offering baccalaureate and graduate programs that complement LRSC's two-year offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles20 records

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