Lakeland University

www.lakeland.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,900

3.24% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,253

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.506%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

86.3%

1,261 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,813

30.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

41.5%

88 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lakeland University is $31,900, which is $7,900 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,253.

In 2024, 44% of undergraduate students attending Lakeland University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,900

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lakeland University was $31,900. The cost of tuition at Lakeland University is $7,900 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lakeland University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,253

2024 Value

7.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lakeland University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,253. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lakeland University grew by 7.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lakeland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,355

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lakeland University was of $10,355 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.95% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lakeland University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Lakeland University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 20% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lakeland University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.506%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Lakeland University was 0.506%, which represents 3 out of the 593 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lakeland University had a total enrollment of 2,813 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lakeland University is 849 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,964. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Lakeland University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lakeland University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 9.67% Hispanic or Latino, 9.03% Asian, 5.9% Black or African American, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0355% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lakeland University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Black or African American Male (9.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lakeland University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,813 students. The full-time enrollment at Lakeland University is 849 and the part-time enrollment is 1,964. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Lakeland University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lakeland University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lakeland University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lakeland University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lakeland University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,806 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
272 enrolled students
Asian
254 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lakeland University is 64.2% White, 9.67% Hispanic or Latino, 9.03% Asian, 5.9% Black or African American, 1.49% Two or More Races, 0.462% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0355% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 242 students (8.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 161 more women than men received degrees from Lakeland University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lakeland University is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 9.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lakeland University is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (108 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (52 degrees) and General Psychology (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lakeland University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (276 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and Education (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lakeland University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,823,484 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,115 people), Other managers (950,839 people), Secondary school teachers (644,313 people), and Financial managers (578,898 people).

The most specialized majors at Lakeland University in 2024 are Business (276 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Education (65 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Psychology (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lakeland University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Lakeland University are Business (276 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Education (65 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Psychology (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lakeland University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,703,892 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (854,877 people), Computer Systems Design (717,435 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (693,343 people), and Banking & related activities (517,729 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lakeland University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Lakeland University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lakeland University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

189

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Lakeland University, which is 0.54 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lakeland University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Lakeland University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.645 times less than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Lakeland University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.55 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Lakeland University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
402 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lakeland University is white (402 degrees awarded). There were 9.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

2.41% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
509 degrees awarded
White Female
491 degrees awarded
White Female
450 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lakeland University is white female (509 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (491 degrees).

Operations

Lakeland University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.89M (9.51%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Lakeland University had a total salary expenditure of 37.7M. Lakeland University employs 14 Assistant professors, 10 Professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Lakeland University are Female Assistant professor (9), Male Professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lakeland University are: Management, with 42 employees, Service, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees.

Endowment

$19.9M

2024 Endowment

0.266%

growth from 2023

Lakeland University has an endowment valued at about $19.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lakeland University grew 0.266% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lakeland University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.5M

2024 Salaries

6.84%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Lakeland University paid a median of $14.5M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($37.7M) and a 6.84% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.52% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0457% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lakeland University paid a total of $2.11M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lakeland University were Management with 42 employees, Service with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

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Common Jobs by Major

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Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

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