Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Lakeland College, a liberal arts college related to the United Church of Christ, is committed to educating men and women of diverse backgrounds enabling them to earn a living, to make ethical decisions, and to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives distinguished by intellectual, moral and spiritual growth.
School Overview: | Lakeland College | |
| County | Sheboygan County, WI | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 178 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 3,411 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,229 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,182 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,628 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 783 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 4% | 6% |
| % White | 88% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $21,242 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $21,242 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 60% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 430-440 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 430-440 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 420-430 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 17-22 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-23 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Lakeland traces its beginnings to German immigrants who, fleeing from religious controversy in Europe, traveled to North America and eventually to the Sheboygan area where they settled in 1847. Even as they struggled for food and shelter, these pioneers thought in terms of higher education for their children.
- Lakeland is an educational community where students and faculty share academic goals and join in a common intellectual quest. Teaching and learning, the search for knowledge and understanding and the critical examination of ideas, values and actions, are the central activities of the college.
- Lakeland offers a wide variety of academic programs - something of interest for everyone. In many ways, this allows them to experience a variety of different Lakeland coursework before committing to a field of study. Lakeland College students have numerous opportunities to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarships. financial aid packages are competitive and many students find that Lakeland compares favorably to other private and public school options.
- As a liberal arts college offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees, Lakeland provides students with an education that is broad in scope, comprehensive in spirit, and focused in at least one area of study.Lakeland is an educational community where students and faculty share academic goals and join in a common intellectual quest.
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