Lakeland Community College

Lakeland Community College Overview

Lakeland Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Kirtland, Ohio. Lakeland was founded in 1967 and the school currently enrolls around 4,786 students a year, which includes 4,786 undergrad students.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Lakeland for Fall 2023 is September 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by September 1.

Student Activities at Lakeland

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Lakeland's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Lakeland students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Lakeland, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Lakeland has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Lakeland on the Student Life page.

2022 Lakeland Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.9
In-State Tuition	$3,625
Out-of-State	$7,897
Percent of Need Met	56%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$6,511

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Is Lakeland a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Lakeland offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Lakeland

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 60% of students who start at Lakeland come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Lakeland Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Lakeland directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Lakeland's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Lakeland Community College's endowment was $0 thousand. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Lakeland spends about $5,509 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lakeland

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Lakeland meets 56% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,511 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Lakeland.

Based on this information, how does Lakeland sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Lakeland a good school for you?

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Where is Lakeland?

Lakeland is located in the suburban setting of Kirtland, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cleveland.

If you want to see Lakeland for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Kirtland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cleveland Hopkins International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Lakeland and Kirtland are like without leaving home.

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