Lake Land College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,492 students.
About This School
Lake Land College is a public institution located in Mattoon, Illinois with approximately 2,492 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,271 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lake Land College is a public community college in Mattoon, Illinois. It was founded in 1966. As of the Fall 2025 semester Lake Land serves 4,138 students, mainly from the east-central Illinois region. The 308 acres (1.25 km2) campus has seven major buildings plus eight supportive buildings, two campus ponds, and a 160 acres (0.65 km2) agriculture land laboratory.
This is a strong option for east-central Illinois students looking to minimize debt, with an average net price of just $3,271/year and median graduation debt of only $3,970 — some of the lowest numbers you'll find anywhere. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $32,400 ten years out, which is modest, so students should think carefully about which program they're pursuing and whether it leads to a clear career path or transfer opportunity. For the right student — one focused on saving money, staying local, or building toward a four-year degree — the value here is hard to beat.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,492 undergraduates).
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