Lakeland Community College is a public institution of higher education dedicated to providing learning opportunities to the community it serves. The college strives to provide an environment for students which fosters the development of social, political, aesthetic, and moral values.
School Highlights
Lakeland Community College serves 6,628 students (28% 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,628 students
In-state tuition: $4,165
Out-state tuition: $9,205
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Lakeland Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Lakeland Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,628 students
1,346 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,850 students
553 students
# Part-Time Students
4,778 students
793 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
12%
14%
% White
75%
68%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.51
College Completion Rate
13%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,165 is less than the state average of $5,265. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,205 is less than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,165
$5,265
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,205
$11,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$19,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,206
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Founded in 1967, Lakeland was the first college in Ohio founded by
a vote of the people. As a community college, making higher
education accessible is a priority. The college continues to
develop programs and classes to meet the needs of students,
employers and the community. The main campus is on a 400-acre
wooded site in Kirtland, only 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland.
Eight connected buildings house classrooms, state-of-the-art
computer and technology labs, student center and dining hall,
bookstore, library, offices and services. The Athletic and Fitness
Center, plus outdoor athletic fields, tennis courts and a fitness
trail are located on campus. Mooreland, a business and education
conference center is also located on the Lakeland campus. Off-site
campuses at Lakeland East in Madison, Victoria Place in
Painesville, and Shoregate in Willowick offer students the
opportunity to take classes even closer to home. Lakeland Community
College offers numerous programs of instruction and community
services to fulfill its stated goals and objectives. The transfer
programs emphasize the arts and sciences (the first two years of a
traditional four-year college or university curriculum); the
technical programs prepare students for employment at
paraprofessional levels; and the community service programs strive
to meet the needs of the college's service district through
educationally related cultural and personal enrichment offerings.
The associate of arts (AA) is normally pursued by students
intending to transfer to a senior institution for the completion of
a bachelor of arts or science degree. Typical areas of study may
include: art, business, economics, education, English, geography,
history, journalism, modern languages, music, philosophy,
photography, political science, prelaw, psychology, sociology,
social work, and speech. The North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools grants accreditation to Lakeland Community
College. The college is a member of the Ohio College Association
and the National Commission on Accrediting.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,628 students
In-state tuition: $4,165
Out-state tuition: $9,205
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,265 per year for in-state students and $11,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,281 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
