Lake Land College
Lake Land College is located in Mattoon, Illinois. Lake Land was established in 1966 and it serves nearly 5,000 students. This community college offers many different associate degree programs, as well as certificates, that will help students to pursue exciting new career paths. Students can attend this school to earn credits that can be transferred over to a four-year university as well. It offers students a robust educational experience that will help them to thrive. The school sits on a 308-acre campus and has great features such as an onsite library, a childcare lab, and a complete cosmetology clinic.
The nursing program at Lake Land is one of the most important parts of the school. Each year many students sign up for this program to pursue their dream of becoming professional nurses. Lake Land offers both a Practical Nursing program and an Associate Degree Nursing program. There is also an LPN to RN program to help those who are looking to further their career. All of the training that nursing students will undergo is designed to give them the necessary tools to succeed as professionals. Nurses will be fully prepared to use the technical skills that they have learned to care for patients and will do great in any environment.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students4,965 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 63 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 31 |
Certificate | 18 | 121 |
Compare Schools
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42 miles away |
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46 miles away |
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49 miles away |
Parkland College
50 miles away |
Danville Area Community College
65 miles away |
Lincoln Land Community College
69 miles away |
Frontier Community College
72 miles away |
Kaskaskia College
73 miles away |
Wabash Valley College
76 miles away |
Heartland Community College
84 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1991 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 12/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $103/credit | |
In State Students | $230/credit | |
Out of State Students | $423/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,635 | $10,350 | $19,035 |
ADN | 70 | $7,210 | $16,100 | $29,610 |
BSN | 125 | $12,875 | $28,750 | $52,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of Lake Land College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 38% | $4,235 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $308 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $1,191 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $2,660 |
Federal Student Loans | 11% | $3,178 |
Private Loans | 1% | $5,039 |
$4,913
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$3,217 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,316 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,966 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,471 |
Over $110,000$9,197 |
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Student Population
4,965
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,767
Women
2,198
Men
47%
Full-time
53%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
87% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.