- Lake Land College creates and continuously improves an affordable, accessible, and effective learning environment for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve.
School Highlights
Lake Land College serves 3,960 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,960 students
- In-state tuition: $7,282
- Out-state tuition: $13,084
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lake Land College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 170 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Lake Land College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Black, Red
Total Faculty
170 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lake Land College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Lake Land College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,960 students
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,733 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
2,227 students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
378 students
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,733 students
1,082 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,227 students
2,308 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
73%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,282 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,084 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,282
$8,019
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,084
$10,874
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,078
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,400
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Laker Louie
- Lake Land College is a public community college offering career programs that lead to immediate employment, transfer programs that lead to a baccalaureate degree, liberal arts, adult education, special job training and retraining programs. The 308 - acre campus hosts nine major buildings plus six supportive buildings, two campus ponds, a 160 acre agriculture land laboratory, computer labs, CAD lab, child care lab, cosmetology clinic and a dental clinic. The library provides access to books, magazines and several electronic databases. Classes are offered at the Effingham Kluthe Center, Workforce Development Center /IETC, on the Internet and at more than 25 off campus sites. Lake Land College is also committed to using technology in the learning process, allowing the College to reach beyond east central Illinois and afford you opportunities that surpass what anyone would have imagined just a few years ago. Degrees and certificates in Biotechnology, Massage Therapy, Cisco and GIS, are just a few examples of the new programs available to our students. One of the most comprehensive offerings of online and interactive distance learning courses among any higher education institution is available at Lake Land. The Higher Learning Commission; Member - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Illinois State Board of Vocational Education, National League for Nursing, Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association and Commission for Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Approved as a Class I Community College by Illinois Community College Board and Illinois State Board of Higher Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lake Land College cost?
Lake Land College's tuition is approximately $7,282 for In-State students and $13,084 for Out-State students.
What is Lake Land College's ranking?
Lake Land College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least debt for graduating students.
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