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Lake Land College is a community college in Mattoon, Illinois. It was established in 1966 and now enrolls more than 7,000 students annually. The campus is spread across an area of more than 300 acres. The campus is spread across 160 acres. The college offers more than 150 courses in diverse areas of study.
Lake Land College is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Agriculture Business and Production Club, Campus Bible Club, Automotive Technology Club and Phi Theta Kappa. The Navigator is the award-winning student newspaper of the college. It also operates an Internet radio station.
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Campus Location5001 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
USA
Main Tel: (217) 234-5253
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science, family and social work, office and administration, landscaping and horticulture, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and cooking and culinary arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 728 | 32 | | < 1 year certificate | 562 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 406 | 20 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 7,177 in 2007-2008 (6,074 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,087 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,264 | | Books and supplies | $ 388 |
Financial Aid: Lake Land College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 84 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 18 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (57 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
- Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
- Agricultural Production Operations
- Crop Production
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (29 awarded) - Animal Training
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (56 awarded) - Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (165 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (28 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (101 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Construction Trades
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (47 awarded) - Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded) ENGINEERING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (50 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (176 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Housing and Human Environments
- Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (60 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (4 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (162 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (184 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (30 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (27 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (70 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (182 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE (211 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (29 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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