Lakeland is in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Plymouth is a rural site not far from an urban 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 500 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 520 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,021 students study at Lakeland (in 2005). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Students at Lakeland can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference and Lake Michigan 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
Admissions Phone: (920) 565-1217
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 565-1297
http://www.lakeland.edu
Lakeland awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 486 | business administration, accounting, business, marketing, non-profit management, international business, managerial economics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 128 | computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 103 | school counseling, education, elementary school teaching, teacher ed, social science teaching, science teaching, Spanish teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminology |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | history, creative writing, minority and gender studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, German language, Spanish language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Science | 13 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies, visual and performing arts, arts management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music, music management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama, theatre arts management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | theology, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Lakeland in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 714 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 96 | 4 |
In 2005, Lakeland had a total enrollment of 4,021 students (2,462 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 73% |
| Illinois | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Lakeland offers campus housing for 603 of its 2,462 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Plymouth, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 13 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 872 | 617 | 71% | 212 | 34% |
| Men | 501 | 350 | 70% | 117 | 33% |
| Women | 371 | 267 | 72% | 95 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 565-1217
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,770 |
| Room and board | $ 5,635 |
| Room charge | $ 2,745 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,026 |
Financial Aid:
Lakeland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 385400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 565-1297
Lakeland has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $62,337 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $50,025 | 3 | $51,217 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $49,097 | 8 | $44,354 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,967 | 4 | $40,713 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $52,130 | 17 | $46,196 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Baseball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Track | Lake Michigan Conference |
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
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
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 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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