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Private nonprofit · Plymouth, Wisconsin

Lakeland University

Rural campus · 1,212 undergraduates · 12 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
86%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$24,212
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
42%
The front of Lakeland University from South Drive
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Lakeland University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$22,453
$30,001 – $48,000
$22,030
$48,001 – $75,000
$20,124
$75,001 – $110,000
$24,332
Over $110,000
$28,054

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$48,840
Tuition and fees
$33,396
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$20,155
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
65%

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Lakeland University athletics

NCAA D3, 10 women's and 11 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–34
Basketball1722
Bowling18
Cross country520
Football–92
Golf211
Soccer2536
Softball28–
Tennis76
Track & field520
Volleyball2518
Wrestling1217

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
48%
Psychology
9%
Computer & information sciences
9%
Parks, recreation & fitness
8%
Education
5%
Health professions
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
42%
First-year retention
65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,961
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with a Pell grant
25%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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