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Lakeland College is located in Sheboygyan, Wisconsin and was established in 1862 by German immigrants. The college was previously named as Missionshaus (Mission House) and was a combined academy-college-seminary. Lakeland College received its present name in 1956 and now offers its students graduate and undergraduate programs. This college has various academic divisions including:
The athletic teams in the college are known as Muskie. The male students of Lakeland College participate in sports including basketball, baseball, football, wrestling, tennis and cross country, while the female students participate in sports such as basketball, golf, softball, volleyball, cross country and tennis. The students publish a newspaper on campus called Lakeland Mirror which they use to speak their minds.
Lakeland is in Plymouth, WI. Plymouth is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is classified as a United Church of Christ college. Lakeland is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Lakeland include business and management and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Lakeland scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 630 in 2007.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 3,824 students study at Lakeland (in 2007). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Very few students at Lakeland attend part-time. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lakeland College, a liberal arts college related to the United Church of Christ, is committed to educating men and women of diverse backgrounds, enabling them to earn a living, to make ethical decisions, and to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives distinguished by intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth."
More complete details are provided below.
Lakeland College
W3718 South Drive Cth M
Plymouth, WI 53073
General Phone: (920) 565-2111
http://www.lakeland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 541 | business administration, accounting, business, marketing, non-profit management, international business, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 138 | school counseling, education, elementary school teaching, teacher ed, social science teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 106 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | history, creative writing, Spanish language, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, German language, English |
| Hospitality | 15 | hospitality management |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies, visual and performing arts, arts management |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion, theology |
| Music | 1 | music, music management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama, theatre arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lakeland in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 722 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 151 | 4 |
In 2007, Lakeland had a total enrollment of 3,824 students (2,233 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 74% |
| Illinois | 13% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Lakeland offers campus housing for 603 of its 2,233 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Plymouth, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 13 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 898 | 602 | 67% | 202 | 34% |
| Men | 507 | 326 | 64% | 101 | 31% |
| Women | 391 | 276 | 71% | 101 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,595 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,595 |
| Room and board | $ 6,145 |
| Room charge | $ 2,995 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,090 |
Financial Aid:
Lakeland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 385400)
Lakeland has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $71,804 | 3 | $61,278 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $59,374 | 6 | $54,681 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $51,315 | 8 | $48,361 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,373 | 3 | $41,115 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $57,118 | 20 | $51,108 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lakeland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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