Lakeland College

Lakeland College, a private college established in 1862,is a liberal arts college offering more than 30 undergraduate degree majors. The college provides graduate programs in various areas of study which range from business administration to theology. It also offers other learning opportunities such as evening courses, online programs and part-time programs for students during the day. Lakeland College boasts an enrollment of over 3,500 credit and non-credit students from more than 30 countries.

LMC boasts an active student life and the campus is home to more than 30 registered student clubs and organizations based on the diverse interests of the students. The college boasts several Greek chapters and some of the fraternity and sorority chapters are Alpha Psi Alpha Sorority, Beta Sigma Omega Fraternity, and Pi Kappa Gamma Sorority.

Lakeland College Highlights

Where Lakeland College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management and computer science and engineering.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Lakeland Students

The student enrollment at Lakeland was 3,824 in 2007 (2,233 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%.

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

Financial Aid: Lakeland participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Lakeland provides on-campus housing for 603 of its 2,233 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 13 meals weekly.

Lakeland Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Lakeland is in the Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference for major sports.

Lakeland Admissions (2007)

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