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Lakeland University
Lakeland University admits nearly everyone — 86.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Lakeland University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Lakeland University anchors the college town of Plymouth, WI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Church of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $96,835 four years out. Faculty pay averages $88,296 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 1,212 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 63.3% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Lakeland University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 86.3% who got into Lakeland University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lakeland University received 1,066 applications and admitted 971 (91.1%), with 206 enrolling.
How Lakeland University compares
| Lakeland University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.3% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,396 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,961 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lakeland University student earns $55,961 — 1% above the Wisconsin median of $55,452 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Lakeland University lists tuition at $33,396 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lakeland University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $33,396 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,212 undergraduates, Lakeland University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
42.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Lakeland University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lakeland University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $96,835 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,815 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,108 |
| Marketing | $59,513 |
| Criminology | $55,265 |
| Psychology, General | $53,448 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,998 |
Median earnings for these 7 Lakeland University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,961 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Lakeland University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lakeland University?
Lakeland University doesn't look at test scores; its 86.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Lakeland University's acceptance rate?
91.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 971 admitted from 1,066 applicants.
How much does Lakeland University cost?
At Lakeland University, published tuition is $33,396 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lakeland University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lakeland University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,961 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Carthage College — 87.1% admitted
- Bellin College — 97.2% admitted
- Saint Norbert College — 85.7% admitted
- Alverno College — 85.7% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.