Lakeshore Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Lakeshore Technical College is a public community college in Cleveland, Wisconsin, enrolling about 1,886 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,653 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,844. Student demographics in federal data include White (70.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,844
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,653 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,886 16.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,595
- Room & Board: $9,147 annual estimate
Lakeshore Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lakeshore Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lakeshore Technical College?
Lakeshore Technical College is located in Cleveland, WI (ZIP 53015-1414).
Is Lakeshore Technical College public or private?
Lakeshore Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Lakeshore Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,844 in-state, $7,087 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,653.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,260 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,341 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,538 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,155 |
| $110,001+ | $14,499 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,376.
How big is Lakeshore Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,886 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,595 students.
About 16% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lakeshore Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.71%.
First-year retention: 67.4%.
What do graduates of Lakeshore Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $40,673 six years after entry; $47,113 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,000.
21.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lakeshore Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (123 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (63 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (49 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (31 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (29 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (21 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (20 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (18 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lakeshore Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.71%; median earnings $47,113 at 10 years; net price $9,653. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lakeshore Technical College was $4,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,653
2024 Value
In 2024 Lakeshore Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,653.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,612 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,653 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,376 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,348 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,147 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,465 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,456 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$61,824 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Lakeshore Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.38% 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 Lakeshore Technical 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 Lakeshore Technical 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 | $3,868 | $5,701 | $8,728 |
| 2014 | $3,984 | $5,872 | $9,723 |
| 2015 | $4,064 | $5,990 | $9,555 |
| 2016 | $4,125 | $6,081 | $10,373 |
| 2017 | $4,184 | $6,167 | $9,976 |
| 2018 | $4,247 | $6,260 | $11,286 |
| 2019 | $4,341 | $6,389 | $10,780 |
| 2020 | $4,417 | $6,501 | $8,545 |
| 2021 | $4,484 | $6,599 | $9,483 |
| 2022 | $4,562 | $6,713 | $9,964 |
| 2023 | $4,649 | $6,842 | $8,579 |
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
Lakeshore Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,886 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), and Asian (9.2%). About 21.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
16.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lakeshore Technical College in 2024 is 1,886 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,595 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.4%
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 70.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.26% 100% Completion Time
49.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.26% of students graduating from Lakeshore Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 59% male / 41% female
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% 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 Lakeshore Technical College.
Return on Investment
$7,000 Median Student Debt
$47,113 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1120.16% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lakeshore Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 123 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 63 completions
3. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 49 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 31 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 29 completions
7. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 21 completions
8. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 20 completions
9. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Lakeshore Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lakeshore Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lakeshore Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,424
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,154
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution located in Cleveland, WI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,886 students. Student body composition includes White (70.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%), Asian (9.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.71%. Approximately 21.10% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Cleveland, WI 53015-1414
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Lakeshore Technical 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 Lakeshore Technical College located?
Lakeshore Technical College is located in Cleveland, WI.
How much does Lakeshore Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,844 and average net price is $9,653 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,147 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lakeshore Technical College?
Lakeshore Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,595 students, White (70.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lakeshore Technical College?
About 49.0% of students at Lakeshore Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Lakeshore Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $40,673 six years after entry and $47,113 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lakeshore Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lakeshore Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,000.
Is Lakeshore Technical College public or private?
Lakeshore Technical College is a public institution located in Cleveland, WI.
Is Lakeshore Technical College an HBCU?
No. Lakeshore Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lakeshore Technical College a tribal college?
No. Lakeshore Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lakeshore Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lakeshore Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.7%).
Is Lakeshore Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lakeshore Technical 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
- Wisconsin college costs
- Wisconsin colleges by ROI
- Wisconsin trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wisconsin
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.