Lake Land College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Mattoon, Illinois, Lake Land College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Land College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lake Land College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lake Land College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lake Land College is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Lake Land College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,104

Cost of attendance at Lake Land College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,906

Cost of attendance at Lake Land College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Lake Land College received on average $4,921 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,921

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	253	35%	$4,921	$1,245,137
Other Federal Grant	264	36%	$4,887	$1,290,141
State Grant/Scholarships	197	27%	$1,330	$261,968
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	266	37%	$3,267	$869,061
Total Grant & Scholarships	492	68%	$4,921	$2,421,170

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake Land College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lake Land College students is 49.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.5%.

49.2%

asian 33.3% 2 students
African American 10.0% 3 students
white 52.6% 355 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 26.1% 6 students
Mixed Race 23.5% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lake Land College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake Land College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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