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Lakeshore College

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Cleveland, WI 53015

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Lakeshore College Photo #1 - Dental professionals work on a patient in the LTC Dental Clinic.

Lakeshore College Photo #2 - Drivers train on the LTC Driving Skills Course, which opened in October 2009.

Lakeshore College Photo #3 - A student plays disc golf on the LTC Disc Golf Course.

Lakeshore College Photo #4 - Two students prepare for May 2010 graduation from LTC.

Lakeshore College Photo #5 - Visitors tour the LTC Integrated Manufacturing Center.

Lakeshore College Photo #6 - LTC students share their experiences with legislators during the annual Legislative Breakfast at LTC.

Lakeshore College Photo #7 - Apprentice students and officials dedicate a model Manitowoc Crane in May 2010, signifying the success of apprenticeship programs and the relationships LTC has formed with industry.

Lakeshore College Photo #8 - A welding student participates in hands-on training.

Lakeshore College Photo #9 - LTC student Andrew Hrlevich participates in the installation of LTC's third campus wind turbine in June 2010.

Lakeshore College Photo #10 - LTC students participate in a mock emergency training session at the college's Cleveland campus.

Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a public community and technical college located in Cleveland, Wisconsin. Serving over 8,000 students annually, the college offers more than 70 programs, including associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates across fields such as healthcare, business, manufacturing, and information technology. With campuses in Cleveland, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc, Lakeshore emphasizes hands-on learning and maintains strong partnerships with local industries to align its curriculum with workforce needs. Graduates report a 96% employment rate within six months, with a median salary of $55,698.

School Highlights

Lakeshore College serves 4,871 students (10% of students are full-time).

The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 35%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Enrollment: 4,871 students
In-state tuition: $3,984
Out-state tuition: $5,872
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 26%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lakeshore College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 287 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Lakeshore College

(WI) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

287 staff

419 staff

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Total Faculty Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	287	419
2021	287	419
2020	287	419
2019	287	419
2016	128	191
2015	128	191
2014	128	191
2012	218	284
2011	204	290
2010	204	300
2008	196	298

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Student Body

The student population of Lakeshore College has grown by 83% over five years.

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.

The Lakeshore College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,871 students

5,183 students

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	4,871	5,387
2023	2,322	2,520
2022	2,322	2,656
2021	2,420	2,654
2020	2,660	2,966
2019	2,660	2,966
2018	2,734	2,734
2016	3,008	4,377
2015	3,008	4,377
2014	3,008	4,377
2013	2,716	4,618
2012	2,856	5,088
2011	3,049	5,080
2010	2,516	4,511
2009	2,516	4,511
2008	2,810	5,000
2007	2,948	4,289

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Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

16:1

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Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	8:1	10:1
2021	8:1	10:1
2020	9:1	11:1
2019	9:1	11:1
2016	24:1	23:1
2015	24:1	23:1
2014	24:1	23:1
2012	13:1	18:1
2011	15:1	19:1
2010	12:1	17:1
2008	14:1	16:1

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# Full-Time Students

486 students

798 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	486	925
2023	483	701
2022	483	751
2021	530	924
2020	615	939
2019	615	939
2018	691	784
2016	779	1,221
2015	779	1,221
2014	779	1,221
2013	836	1,360
2012	952	1,618
2011	1,156	1,801
2010	1,119	1,754
2009	1,119	1,754
2008	711	1,322
2007	774	1,316

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# Part-Time Students

4,385 students

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Part-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	4,385	4,624
2023	1,839	1,848
2022	1,839	2,390
2021	1,890	1,906
2020	2,045	2,156
2019	2,045	2,156
2018	2,043	2,043
2016	2,229	2,618
2015	2,229	2,618
2014	2,229	2,618
2013	1,880	2,398
2012	1,904	3,030
2011	1,893	2,939
2010	1,397	2,661
2009	1,397	2,661
2008	2,099	3,001
2007	2,174	2,574

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

487 students

373 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

486 students

798 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	486	925
2023	483	701
2022	483	751
2021	530	924
2020	615	890
2019	615	890
2018	691	783
2016	779	1,221
2015	779	1,221
2014	779	1,221
2013	2,716	3,533
2012	2,856	5,088
2011	3,049	5,080
2010	1,119	1,754
2009	1,119	1,754
2008	2,810	5,000
2007	2,948	4,289

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

27 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

n/a

4,624 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

15 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

148 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	7%	4%
2021	1%	1%
2018	10%	77%
2012	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	2%	8%
2021	9%	4%
2020	8%	4%
2019	8%	4%
2016	4%	3%
2015	4%	3%
2014	4%	3%
2013	4%	3%
2012	4%	3%
2011	4%	3%
2010	4%	3%
2009	4%	3%
2008	3%	3%

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% Hispanic

10%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2022	5%	11%
2021	5%	8%
2020	3%	9%
2019	3%	9%
2016	3%	5%
2015	3%	5%
2014	3%	5%
2013	2%	5%
2012	2%	5%
2011	2%	5%
2010	2%	4%
2009	2%	4%
2008	2%	4%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	6%	9%
2021	1%	7%
2020	2%	9%
2019	2%	9%
2016	1%	7%
2015	1%	6%
2014	1%	6%
2013	1%	8%
2012	1%	10%
2011	1%	9%
2010	1%	8%

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% White

74%

65%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	2%	3%
2021	84%	74%
2020	80%	70%
2019	80%	70%
2016	88%	79%
2015	88%	80%
2014	88%	80%
2013	90%	81%
2012	90%	79%
2011	91%	81%
2010	91%	77%
2009	91%	77%
2008	94%	83%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

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Hawaiian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	8%	14%
2023	76%	70%
2018	4%	7%

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% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	7%	5%
2021	1%	3%
2020	5%	3%
2019	5%	3%
2016	2%	2%
2015	2%	2%
2014	2%	2%
2013	2%	2%
2012	2%	2%
2011	2%	1%

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% Unknown races

0.42

0.55

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	0.41	0.48
2021	0.28	0.41
2020	0.35	0.45
2019	0.35	0.45
2018	0.32	0.47
2017	0.32	0.00
2016	0.22	0.34
2015	0.22	0.32
2014	0.22	0.32
2013	0.19	0.36
2012	0.19	0.36
2011	0.17	0.33
2010	0.17	0.33
2009	0.17	0.33
2008	0.12	0.29

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

48%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	48%	49%
2023	52%	46%
2022	52%	46%
2021	51.1%	47.36%
2020	45.61%	45.29%
2019	41.41%	43.35%
2018	49.11%	49.11%
2017	49%	49%
2015	45%	32%
2014	39%	33%
2013	40%	36%
2012	32%	34%
2011	37%	37%
2010	43%	41%
2008	54%	40%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

22%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$35,200

$34,300

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2008-2013)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2013	$35,200	$34,300
2012	$35,500	$34,700
2010	$34,200	$35,300
2008	$35,700	$36,800

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,984 is less than the state average of $4,194. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $5,872 is less than the state average of $6,373. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,984

$4,194

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Tuition Fees For an In-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	$4,649	$4,724
2023	$3,984	$4,116
2021	$3,984	$4,116
2020	$3,984	$4,116
2019	$3,984	$4,116
2016	$3,984	$4,133
2015	$3,700	$3,820
2014	$3,700	$3,820
2013	$3,700	$3,820
2012	$3,541	$3,669
2011	$3,355	$3,503
2010	$3,112	$3,202
2008	$2,953	$3,029

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$5,872

$6,373

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Tuition Fees For an Out-Of-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2024	$6,842	$6,917
2023	$5,872	$6,022
2021	$5,872	$6,022
2020	$5,872	$6,022
2019	$5,872	$6,022
2016	$5,872	$6,005
2015	$5,454	$5,574
2014	$5,454	$5,574
2013	$5,454	$5,574
2012	$5,219	$5,347
2011	$4,945	$5,071
2010	$18,028	$18,112
2008	$17,322	$17,366

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Tuition Notes

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

68%

76%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	68%	76%
2022	68%	76%
2021	71%	78%
2020	72%	74%
2019	72%	74%
2018	76%	79%
2017	70%	80%
2016	69%	75%
2015	69%	80%
2014	69%	80%
2013	76%	80%
2012	69%	76%
2011	69%	71%
2010	48%	65%
2009	24%	42%
2008	53%	63%
2007	52%	54%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$7,000

$11,250

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	$7,000	$11,250
2021	$7,000	$11,250
2020	$7,000	$11,250
2019	$7,000	$11,361
2018	$7,000	$11,000
2017	$7,000	$11,000
2015	$7,963	$11,000
2014	$8,000	$10,250
2013	$8,045	$9,726
2012	$7,000	$9,500
2011	$4,958	$9,063
2010	$5,177	$7,500
2008	$4,314	$6,125

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,023

$5,500

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Lakeshore College	Wisconsin
2023	$4,023	$5,500
2021	$4,023	$5,500
2020	$4,023	$5,500
2019	$3,813	$5,500
2018	$3,500	$5,375
2017	$3,500	$5,375
2015	$3,763	$5,500
2014	$3,500	$5,280
2013	$4,500	$4,750
2012	$4,375	$4,750
2011	$3,500	$3,954
2010	$3,500	$3,500
2008	$2,625	$2,625

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

88%

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a public community and technical college located in Cleveland, Wisconsin. Serving over 8,000 students annually, the college offers more than 70 programs, including associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates across fields such as healthcare, business, manufacturing, and information technology. With campuses in Cleveland, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc, Lakeshore emphasizes hands-on learning and maintains strong partnerships with local industries to align its curriculum with workforce needs. Graduates report a 96% employment rate within six months, with a median salary of $55,698.Lakeshore College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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How much does Lakeshore College cost?

Lakeshore College's tuition is approximately $3,984 for In-State students and $5,872 for Out-State students.

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Lakeshore College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Enrollment: 4,871 students
In-state tuition: $3,984
Out-state tuition: $5,872
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 26%
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Wisconsin community colleges have a of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.