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Lakeland University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 543
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Lakeland University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Lakeland University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lakeland University 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lakeland University is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Lakeland University is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lakeland University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,316

Cost of attendance at Lakeland University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

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

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,316

Cost of attendance at Lakeland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lakeland University received on average $23,257 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.

$23,257
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 45% $4,985 $438,661
Other Federal Grant 156 80% $4,264 $665,227
State Grant/Scholarships 73 37% $3,556 $259,614
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 196 100% $18,539 $3,633,598
Total Grant & Scholarships 196 100% $23,257 $4,558,439

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lakeland University 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 Lakeland University students is 43.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.2%.

43.4%

  • asian 71.4% 5 students
  • African American 27.9% 12 students
  • white 48.0% 59 students
  • unknown 42.9% 3 students
  • hispanic 41.2% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lakeland University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lakeland University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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