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Lake Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 55%

Located in Eustis, Florida, Lake Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lake Technical 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 Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Lake Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Lake Technical College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lake Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Lake Technical College are Welding Technology/Welder, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lake Technical College was $11,817. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Lake Technical College net price calculator

$11,817

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Lake Technical College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,817 $787 (7%) $11,442 $11,850 $11,101
2021 $11,030 $1,034 (10%) $10,925 $11,976 $11,203
2020 $9,996 $292 (3%) $9,866 $8,892 $11,398
2019 $9,704 $3,350 (53%) $8,214 $9,198 $7,823
2018 $6,354 $3,764 (37%) $5,979 $5,845 $6,789 $7,490
2017 $10,118 $2,575 (34%) $10,139 $9,822
2016 $7,543 $2,102 (22%) $6,534 $7,784 $8,001
2015 $9,645 $1,314 (16%) $8,971
2014 $8,331 -- $8,198

How does Lake Technical College's $11,817 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 23% Cheaper
Withlacoochee Technical College logo Withlacoochee Technical College
Inverness FL
Public $3,564 70% Cheaper
Marion Technical College logo Marion Technical College
Ocala FL
Public $9,080 23% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lake Technical College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Lake Technical College received on average $3,299 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.

$3,299
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 188 38% $4,281 $804,866
Other Federal Grant 297 59% $3,053 $906,866
State Grant/Scholarships 140 28% $1,244 $174,138
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 34 7% $809 $27,521
Total Grant & Scholarships 336 67% $3,299 $1,108,525

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA
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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$1,965
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Lake Technical College sorted by popularity.

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 187

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Undergraduate Certificate 76 students

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Undergraduate Certificate 59 students

Corrections

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Homeland Security

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 132

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 38 students

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 71

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 31 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 68

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Network and System Administration/Administrator

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 512 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 281 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 404 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

78.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 512 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 108 students dropped out of the school.

21.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Lake Technical College is largely skewed towards men students, with 58.4% of undergraduate students being men and 41.6% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 692, with 288 women and 404 men.

  • men 58.4% 404 students
  • women 41.6% 288 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 20% 136 students
  • 22-24 19% 133 students
  • 18-19 18% 128 students
  • 25-29 18% 122 students
  • 30-34 9% 59 students
  • 35-39 5% 38 students
  • 40-49 4% 31 students
  • 50-64 3% 20 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Lake Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Lake Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

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