Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Leesburg, Florida, LSSC 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-Sumter State 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-Sumter State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at LSSC is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,292

Cost of attendance at Lake-Sumter State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,276

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Lake-Sumter State College received on average $4,463 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.

$4,463

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	232	46%	$5,632	$1,306,698
Other Federal Grant	232	46%	$5,930	$1,375,718
State Grant/Scholarships	98	19%	$2,959	$289,961
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	151	30%	$1,560	$235,499
Total Grant & Scholarships	426	84%	$4,463	$1,901,178

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lake-Sumter State College students who enrolled in 2015 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-Sumter State College students is 38.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.3%.

38.2%

asian 50.0% 14 students
African American 27.7% 13 students
white 37.1% 145 students
unknown 46.8% 22 students
hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 60.0% 15 students
International Students 33.3% 2 students
Mixed Race 31.0% 9 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lake-Sumter State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lake-Sumter State 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

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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