Lakeland University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Lakeland University is a private nonprofit institution located in Plymouth, Wisconsin with approximately 1,230 undergraduate students enrolled. Lakeland University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,092 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $45,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lakeland University is a private university affiliated with the United Church of Christ, with its main campus in Herman, Wisconsin, United States, and seven evening, weekend, and online centers located throughout the state of Wisconsin, in Pewaukee, Madison, Wisconsin Rapids, Chippewa Falls, Neenah, Green Bay, and Sheboygan. Lakeland also has a four-year international campus in Tokyo.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 56% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant portion of students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,500, and the flexible campus options across Wisconsin — plus an international campus in Tokyo — offer real convenience for working adults or non-traditional students. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-affiliated community and have a clear plan for staying on track, but traditional students expecting a typical four-year experience should ask hard questions about support services.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (1,230 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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