Lake Land College
5001 Lake Land Boulevard
Mattoon, IL 61938
Mattoon, IL 61938
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https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 217-234-5253 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1966 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 308 acres |
| County | Coles |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 367 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 404 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 771 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 46 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 75 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 121 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 413 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 479 |
| Total number of freshmen | 892 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 789 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,076 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,865 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 760 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 1,117 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 1,877 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,549 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 2,193 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,742 |
| Total enrollment | 3,742 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| White | 88% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 1% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $7,332 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,292 |
| Fees | $1,010 |
| Books and supplies | $530 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $6,000 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | June 30 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact person | Jon VanDyke |
| Admissions contact title | Dean of Admissions Services |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for dental services, nursing, physical therapy, civil engineering technology, and agricultural technology programs |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Dental services, nursing, physical therapy, civil engineering technology, agricultural technology programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 413 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 479 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 892 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Other application materials | Placement Testing |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Not considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 89% |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 64 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1800) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 25 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Agriculture Production and Management Club, Cosmetology Club, Agriculture Transfer Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Civil Engineering Technology Club |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
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| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 96% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 33% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 3,742 |