Lakeland University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Lakeland University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,410 students enrolled. This school was established in 1862 and is the only institution located in Plymouth, Wisconsin.

Lakeland University is affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Lakeland University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
51
Lakeland University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lakeland University is relatively low at 60% (way below Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Lakeland University is low: 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lakeland University is decent, 16:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $30,400 per year. The additional fees at Lakeland University not covered by tuition are about $1,400, which comes to a total of $31,800 a year.

Read the details about Lakeland University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,230 applications were submitted and 1,224 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lakeland University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,700
Medium
Lakeland University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lakeland University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Lakeland University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $4,700 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Lakeland University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lakeland University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lakeland University
W3718 South Drive
Plymouth, Wisconsin
53073, USA
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