Lakeland Community College
Tel:
(440)525-7000
- 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 8,250 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Lakeland Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Lake County, OH.
- The nearest community college to Lakeland Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Eastlake (3.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Lakeland Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 295 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lakeland Community College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 295 staff | 35 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 8,250 students | 734 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,905 students | 450 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 5,345 students | 284 students |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 9% | 12% |
| % White | 81% | 73% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.44 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 13% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lakeland Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Eastlake (3.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bryant & Stratton College-EastlakePrivate, for profit471 students | 3.80 Mi35350 Curtis Blvd.
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440)510-1112 3.80471 - ATS Institute of TechnologyPrivate, for profit459 students | 7.70 Mi325 Alpha Park Dr
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440)449-1700 7.70459 - 2,050 students | 15.50 Mi14111 Claridon-Troy Roadd
Burton, OH 44021
(440)834-4187 15.502,050 - Ohio Technical College-PowerSport InstitutePrivate, for profit202 students | 16.50 Mi21210 Emery Road
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216)881-1700 16.50202 - 1,119 students | 17.30 Mi1374 E 51st St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216)881-1700 17.301,119
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