# Lakeland University

Private nonprofit college in Plymouth, WI. IPEDS ID 238980.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lakeland-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lakeland-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 86% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,212 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 43%; beats 21% of WI colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,961; beats 68% of WI colleges and 59% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,453 |
| 30-48k | $22,030 |
| 48-75k | $20,124 |
| 75-110k | $24,332 |
| 110k+ | $28,054 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,961 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,453 | $92,506 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $22,030 | $90,764 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $20,124 | $82,911 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $24,332 | $100,248 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $28,054 | $115,582 | 6.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $48,840
- Tuition and fees: $33,396
- Housing and meals: $11,872; books: $1,100

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,066 applicants, 971 admitted, 206 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 86%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $72,789 | $96,835 | $28,500 |
| Accounting | $56,114 | $66,815 | $36,256 |
| Business Administration | $53,132 | $66,108 | $28,156 |
| Marketing | $46,760 | $59,513 | $26,000 |
| Criminology | $45,276 | $55,265 | $26,053 |
| Psychology | $42,355 | $53,448 | $38,866 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $41,427 | $52,998 | $24,225 |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $96,730 (Sheboygan, WI), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $80,330 (Sheboygan, WI), $79,400 (WI), $83,680 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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