Lakeshore Technical College

1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • LTC's mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse, and flexible.

School Highlights

Lakeshore Technical College serves 2,420 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,420 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,984
  • Out-state tuition: $5,872
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 287 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lakeshore Technical College
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
287 staff
419 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lakeshore Technical College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Lakeshore Technical College diversity score of 0.28 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,420 students
2,830 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
530 students
924 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,890 students
1,906 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
156 students
293 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
530 students
924 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,890 students
1,892 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
9%
4%
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% Hispanic
5%
8%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
82%
75%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.28
0.42
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
47%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,300
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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 stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,984
$4,194
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,872
$6,373
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Tuition Notes
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
78%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,023
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) is a public, coeducational, vocational, technical, and adult education college which provides training on a full- or part-time basis for occupational preparation and upgrading. Lakeshore Technical College is one of sixteen districts in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Lakeshore Technical College offers more than 70 programs in the career clusters of Accelerated Delivery, Agriculture, Apprenticeships, Automotive, Business, Computers/Electronics, Environmental, Health/Community Services, Legal, Manufacturing/Industrial as well as a variety of short-term learning opportunities. Offerings include associate degree, technical diploma, technical certificate, advanced technical certificate, Individualized Technical Studies (ITS), Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), General Education Development (GED), special programs for business and industry, apprenticeship, high school credit, and adult education. Lakeshore Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lakeshore Technical College cost?
Lakeshore Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,984 for In-State students and $5,872 for Out-State students.
What is Lakeshore Technical College's ranking?
Lakeshore Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Wisconsin for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,420 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,984
  • Out-state tuition: $5,872
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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