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Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitRural

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.

Established
1862
Mascot
Musko
Type
Private university

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91%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,230Students
13:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$55,961Earnings 10yr
$22,092Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,286
Room & Board$11,872
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$45,751
Average Net Price$22,092
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,150
$30–48K$21,083
$48–75K$14,130
$75–110K$24,082
$110K+$27,389

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)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

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%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,230
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 10%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.8%
Freshman Retention66.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,546
10 Years$55,961

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

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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

93Average

Estimated from WI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
55 mi(95 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
136 mi(236 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
265 mi(459 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee62 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare129 mi
DTW Detroit255 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
New York, NY741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Hartford, CT783 mi · ~22h 37m drive
Providence, RI845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Albany, NY715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
Syracuse, NY591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Rochester, NY517 mi · ~14h 56m drive
Buffalo, NY457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Newark, NJ732 mi · ~21h 9m drive
Washington, DC657 mi · ~18h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
Charlotte, NC703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
Raleigh, NC741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Miami, FL1322 mi · ~38h 11m drive
Orlando, FL1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive
Tampa, FL1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive
Nashville, TN534 mi · ~15h 26m drive
New Orleans, LA967 mi · ~27h 56m drive
Richmond, VA698 mi · ~20h 10m drive
Chicago, IL136 mi · ~3h 56m drive
Detroit, MI265 mi · ~7h 39m drive
Minneapolis, MN277 mi · ~8h drive
St. Louis, MO380 mi · ~10h 59m drive
Kansas City, MO477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Indianapolis, IN295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Columbus, OH367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
Cleveland, OH353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Milwaukee, WI55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Dallas, TX903 mi · ~26h 5m drive
Houston, TX1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive
Austin, TX1082 mi · ~31h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive
Los Angeles, CA1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive
San Francisco, CA1840 mi · ~53h 9m drive
San Diego, CA1752 mi · ~50h 37m drive
Seattle, WA1668 mi · ~48h 11m drive
Portland, OR1700 mi · ~49h 7m drive
Denver, CO924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Phoenix, AZ1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1241 mi · ~35h 51m drive
Honolulu, HI4228 mi · ~122h 9m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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