Lake Land College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Lake Land College is a public certificate and vocational school in Mattoon, Illinois, enrolling about 2,448 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,254 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,415. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,877 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,415
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,254 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,448 69.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.35%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 71.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,524
- Room & Board: $6,000 annual estimate
Lake Land College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lake Land College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lake Land College?
Lake Land College is located in Mattoon, IL (ZIP 61938).
Is Lake Land College public or private?
Lake Land College is a Public institution.
How much does Lake Land College cost?
Published tuition: $4,415 in-state, $14,301 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,254.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $979 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $232 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,181 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,828 |
| $110,001+ | $8,381 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,660.
How big is Lake Land College?
Total enrollment: 2,448 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,524 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Land College?
150%-time completion rate: 58.35%.
First-year retention: 72.0%.
What do graduates of Lake Land College earn?
Median earnings: $33,693 six years after entry; $38,877 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,188.
26.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lake Land College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (554 completions)
- 00.0460 (422 completions)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (421 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (178 completions)
- Building/Property Maintenance (173 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (138 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (132 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (122 completions)
- Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations (99 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (90 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lake Land College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 58.35%; median earnings $38,877 at 10 years; net price $2,254. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,415
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lake Land College was $4,415.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,254
2024 Value
In 2024 Lake Land College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,254.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,016 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,254 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,660 4-Year In-State Tuition
$57,204 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$530 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,945 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,780 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lake Land College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lake Land College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lake Land College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,234 | $12,666 | $5,271 |
| 2014 | $3,459 | $13,084 | $5,113 |
| 2015 | $3,459 | $13,084 | $5,095 |
| 2016 | $3,789 | $13,415 | $5,466 |
| 2017 | $3,990 | $13,616 | $4,700 |
| 2018 | $4,110 | $13,736 | $4,809 |
| 2019 | $4,130 | $13,756 | $4,468 |
| 2020 | $4,280 | $14,871 | $4,523 |
| 2021 | $4,280 | $13,906 | $4,584 |
| 2022 | $3,965 | $13,906 | $4,076 |
| 2023 | $4,280 | $13,906 | $3,271 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lake Land College reported total enrollment of about 2,448 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (87.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3.8%), and Two or More Races (3.5%). About 26.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lake Land College in 2024 is 2,448 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,524 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.0%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 87.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.92% 100% Completion Time
58.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.92% of students graduating from Lake Land College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 42% male / 58% female
- 00.0460: 93% male / 7% female
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lake Land College.
Return on Investment
$6,188 Median Student Debt
$38,877 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
4212.00% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lake Land College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 56 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 554 completions
2. 00.0460: 422 completions
3. Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 421 completions
4. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 178 completions
5. Building/Property Maintenance: 173 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 138 completions
7. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 132 completions
8. Welding Technology/Welder: 122 completions
9. Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations: 99 completions
Most popular programs at Lake Land College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lake Land College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lake Land College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 71.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,125
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,317
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lake Land College is a public institution located in Mattoon, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 00.0460, Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,448 students. Student body composition includes White (87.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3.8%), Two or More Races (3.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 58.35%. Approximately 26.06% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Mattoon, IL 61938
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 56 distinct degree programs, Lake Land College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Land College located?
Lake Land College is located in Mattoon, IL.
How much does Lake Land College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,415 and average net price is $2,254 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lake Land College?
Lake Land College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,524 students, White (87.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lake Land College?
About 43.9% of students at Lake Land College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lake Land College earn?
Median earnings are $33,693 six years after entry and $38,877 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Land College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lake Land College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,188.
Is Lake Land College public or private?
Lake Land College is a public institution located in Mattoon, IL.
Is Lake Land College an HBCU?
No. Lake Land College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lake Land College a tribal college?
No. Lake Land College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lake Land College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lake Land College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.8%).
Is Lake Land College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lake Land College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.