Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI · Private

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Admission rate

Lakeland University admitted 86.3% of applicants university-wide (1,088 of 1,261).

CohortAdmit rateAdmittedApplicants
University-wide86.3%1,0881,261
Men87.4%540618
Women85.7%545636

Of 1,088 admitted students, 175 enrolled (16.1% yield).

Lakeland University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

Test scores and GPA of admitted students

Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)

Lakeland University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Cost and financial aid

Published cost of attendance: $46,636/yr.

Out-of-state tuition$33,396
Fees, housing, food, books & other$13,240
Sticker cost of attendance$46,636/yr

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

Under $30k$22,453
$30k–48k$22,030
$48k–75k$20,124
$75k–110k$24,332
Over $110k$28,054

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

US applicants

Need- and merit-based aid available.

  • Academic Scholarships (Freshman) — $12,000 - $18,000 yearly (Merit)
  • Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship — $500 - $3,000 per year (Other)
  • András Viski Piano Scholarship — $500 - $2,000 per year (Other)
  • Exploring Majors Scholarship — $500 - $2,000 per year (Other)
  • Dennis L. Dhein New Nursing Student Scholarship — $1,000 (Departmental)
  • Johnsonville Food Safety & Quality Scholarship — $500 (Departmental)
  • Brotz Family Foundation Nursing Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
  • Corporate Partner Discount — 20% Discount (Other)
  • J. Garland Schilcutt Business & Entrepreneurship Scholarship — $500 - Full-Tuition (Full Tuition)
  • Lakeland Promise — Full Tuition and Fees (Full Tuition)
  • School of Humanities & Fine Arts Scholarship — $500 - Full-Tuition (Full Tuition)
  • Schools of Sciences, Education & Continuing Studies Scholarship — $500 - Full-Tuition (Full Tuition)

International applicants

Some aid available for internationals.

  • Academic Scholarships (Freshman) — $12,000 - $18,000 yearly (Merit)
  • Helen Boatwright Music Scholarship — $500 - $3,000 per year (Other)
  • András Viski Piano Scholarship — $500 - $2,000 per year (Other)
  • Exploring Majors Scholarship — $500 - $2,000 per year (Other)
  • Dennis L. Dhein New Nursing Student Scholarship — $1,000 (Departmental)
  • Johnsonville Food Safety & Quality Scholarship — $500 (Departmental)
  • Brotz Family Foundation Nursing Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
  • Corporate Partner Discount — 20% Discount (Other)
  • J. Garland Schilcutt Business & Entrepreneurship Scholarship — $500 - Full-Tuition (Full Tuition)
  • School of Humanities & Fine Arts Scholarship — $500 - Full-Tuition (Full Tuition)
  • Schools of Sciences, Education & Continuing Studies Scholarship — $500 - Full-Tuition (Full Tuition)

Lakeland University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024

Application requirements

US applicants

  • Free online application
  • Official high school transcript

International applicants

  • Free online application
  • Official high school transcript
  • English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
  • GPA credential conversion
  • Predicted Class XII marksheet
  • Financial documentation (I-20)

Lakeland University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

Essay prompts

Lakeland University requires no supplemental essays.

Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Graduate outcomes

Median earnings
$55,961
Median earnings · 10 years after entry
Graduation rate
42.4%
Within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
63%
Return for year two · CDS Section B
Median debt
$25,000
At graduation

Lakeland University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

Academics and campus

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (48%), Psychology (10%), Computer & information sciences (9%).

Lakeland University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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