Lakeland University
Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Lakeland University is a private institution in Plymouth with particular strength in business and computer science.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,961 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,092.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (41)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Muskies
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1862, the founders built Missionshaus (Mission House), a combined academy-college-seminary.
- •The school was called Mission House College and Seminary until 1956 when it adopted the name Lakeland College and began focusing on a liberal arts education.
- •In 1978, Lakeland launched the state’s first degree-completion program for working adults by offering evening classes.
- •In 1991, Lakeland founded a campus in Tokyo, Japan and in 2005 it was recognized as an overseas campus, allowing it to sponsor visas for students.
- •On July 1, 2016, Lakeland College became Lakeland University.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average