Lakeland College

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1862

Type of school:

college, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

yes, United Church of Christ

Campus enrollment:

4,073 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, became coeducational in 1898

Location description:

in or near a rural community (pop. under 5,000)

Application fee:

$20

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Lakeland College
W3711 South Drive
Plymouth, WI 53073

Mailing address:

Lakeland College
W3711 South Drive
Plymouth, WI 53073

Main telephone numbers:

920 565-2111
800 569-2166 (toll free)
920 565-1206 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.lakeland.edu

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1393

ACT number:

4592

FAFSA number:

003854

FICE number:

3854

CAMPUS SUMMARY

Set amidst the woods, lakes, and fields near the city of Sheboygan, Lakeland College's 240-acre campus is located half way between Milwaukee and Green Bay. Yet, due to the college's wide-ranging international programs, the campus is home to students from 20 nations. Living and studying at Lakeland is a truly global experience.

At Lakeland, you will find a learning community that challenges students to become leaders in the 21st Century. You will also find a secure, caring community with a low student-teacher ratio that ensures personal interaction with professors and opportunities for individualized learning.

UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Throughout its history, Lakeland College has prided itself on providing its students with sound preparation for future work. The college was established by pioneers and scholars in 1862. Their spirit lives on as Lakeland prepares students for today's complex world.

From academics to athletics, from facilities to organizations, our community is a living breathing entity. It is a collection of a multitude of people and ideas that blend and meld.While founded in a rich liberal arts tradition, Lakeland places prominent emphasis on meaningful career preparation. Its Mission, its Values, and its student Expectations all are directed toward personal enrichment and rewarding growth.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Nate Dehne,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

920 565-1226
800 242-3347 (toll free)
920 565-1206 (fax)
admissions@lakeland.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Final filing date for fall:

September 1

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

Application fee:

$20

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

Admissions requirements:

Minimum composite ACT score of 19, rank in top half of secondary school class, and minimum 2.0 GPA required.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative

Visit for interview by:

July 15

Standardized test requirements:

SAT II recommended

School's test preference:

ACT

SAT II tests are:

required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

placement

Dates test scores should be received:

September 1 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 recommended
History:	2 recommended
Math:	4 recommended
Science:	2 recommended
Social studies:	1 recommended
Total:	4 recommended

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

conditional admission

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report considered
class rank important
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay important

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities important
particular talent/ability not considered
character/personal qualities important
alumni/ae relationship considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work considered
work experience not considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.2

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

99%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 10%
Top quarter: 25%
Top half: 65%
Bottom half: 35%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

95%

Average SAT I:

856 combined

Average ACT:

21 English, 20 math, 21 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

18 - 23

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

98%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

by September 1

Acceptance of admission:

no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

1,074

Number of applicants offered admission:

533 (50%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

220 (41%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

95%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

31%

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, nonrefundable

Room deposit amount:

$50, nonrefundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 Year

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in early September and early January.

Calendar system:

semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in early September.

Number and length of summer sessions:

One summer session of 14 weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

business administration, accounting, computer science

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

art, religion

Average freshman GPA:

2.6 on a 4.0 scale

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

74%

Student:Faculty ratio:

17:1

Total faculty:

44 men, 25 women, 69 total

Full-time faculty:

36 men, 21 women

Part-time faculty:

141 men, 121 women

Graduation rate:

39% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

required of some for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

yes

Minimum GPA required to graduate:

2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Special programs offered:

double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, Pre-ministry

Education certifications:

early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary

Combined 2-2 programs available:

Bellin College of Nursing, Engineering at UW-Madison

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

yes

Army ROTC:

not offered

Navy ROTC:

not offered

Air Force ROTC:

not offered

LIST OF MAJORS

Associate's Degrees

Agribusiness/Science Technology

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic/Gender Studies
Exercise Science/Sport Studies
Fitness
German
History
International Business
Marketing
Mathematics
Paralegal
Philosophy
Pre-Pharmacy
Psychology
Public Policy Administration
Religion
Renewable Resources
Research Analyst Administration
Secondary Education
Sociology
Writing

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
placement for CLEP general
placement for CLEP subject
placement for DANTES
credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
placement for relevant military experience
placement for international baccalaureate

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Patty Taylor,
Director of Financial Aid

Contacting the office:

920 565-1214
800 242-3347 (toll free)
800 565-1206 (fax)

FAFSA number:

003854

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$16,845; $16,845 out-of-state

Tuition notes:

in-state tuition based on per credit hour

Additional required fees:

$750

Book fees:

$700

Miscellaneous expenses:

$3,090

Combined room and board expenses:

$6,145 - $6,145

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	March 31	no	March 31
Institution's own financial aid form	N/A	no	N/A

Applied for financial aid:


75%	of first-year students
86%	of full-time undergraduates
99%	of part-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


84%	of first-year students
84%	of full-time undergraduates
88%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any financial aid:


99%	of first-year students
98%	of full-time undergraduates
99%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


99%	of first-year students
90%	of full-time undergraduates
59%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


87%	of first-year students
89%	of full-time undergraduates
91%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


8%	of first-year students
7%	of full-time undergraduates
2%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


21%	of first-year students
24%	of full-time undergraduates
12%	of part-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


77%	for first-year students
72%	for full-time undergraduates
43%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$13,128	for first-year students
$11,785	for full-time undergraduates
$4,765	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$9,904	for first-year students
$8,505	for full-time undergraduates
$2,367	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$3,816	for first-year students
$4,674	for full-time undergraduates
$3,718	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$3,003	for first-year students
$4,197	for full-time undergraduates
$3,701	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


16%	of first-year students
17%	of full-time undergraduates
12%	of part-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$7,853	for first-year students
$8,738	for full-time undergraduates
$6,489	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

15%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

89%

Average student debt upon graduation:

$22,788

Types of payment plans:

Tuition Management Systems
deferred payment plan
family tuition reduction
school's own payment plan(s)

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
state scholarships/grants
academic merit scholarships/grants
creative arts/performance

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

1,258 men, 2,065 women, 3,323 total

Full-time undergraduates:

573 men, 638 women, 1,211 total

Part-time undergraduates:

685 men, 1,427 women, 2,112 total

Total graduate students:

229 men, 521 women, 750 total

Full-time graduate students:

29 men, 99 women, 128 total

Part-time graduate students:

200 men, 422 women, 622 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

16%

First-year student breakdown:


9.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.9%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%	Hispanic
83.2%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.7%	total international (nonresident aliens)
1.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


5.8%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.7%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%	Hispanic
77.1%	White (non-Hispanic)
4.2%	total international (nonresident aliens)
7.2%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

240 acres

City or town school is located in:

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Population of city/town:

60,000

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Green Bay, Neenah, Milwaukee, Madison, Kohler, Wisconsin Rapids, Chippewa Falls, & Tokyo, Japan

Nearest major city:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Distance of nearest major city:

60 miles

Population of nearest major city:

600,000

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms
women's dorms
men's dorms
sorority housing
fraternity housing
single-student apartments

Percent of students who live in school housing:

65%

Percent of students who live off campus:

35%

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried, nonveteran students under age 21 without dependents must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

80%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

250

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, health service, day care

Counseling services:

career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

15%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

15%

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook

School newspaper(s):

The Mirror

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (F.C.A.), Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Union, Global Students Association, Hmong-American Student Association

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Dance Team, The Education Club, Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland College Band, Symphony Orchestra, Lakeland College Concert Choir, S.A.V.E.

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Jane Bouche,
bouchja@lakeland.edu

Director of women's athletics:

April Arvan

School colors:

blue & gold

School mascot:

Muskies

Athletic conference memberships:

Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference (Division III);North Atlantic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cheerleading	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's football	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. III
Men's wrestling	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's cheerleading	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's softball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyball	no	NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

40%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

10%

Athletic facilities:

gym, courts

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kick ball, tennis, soccer, volleyball

Club sports for men:

volleyball

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Milwaukee (70 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee (65 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

30%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

yes

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

25% immediately, 30% within one year of graduation

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

70% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Sheboygan Area School District, Milwaukee Public Schools, Kohler, Kimberly Clark, American Family, State of Wisconsin, Aurora Health, Humana, Associated Bank

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2006 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

38%

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, spring, summer

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript required of some
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement required of all
interview required of some
standardized test scores required of some
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) not required

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.00 using a 4.0 scale

Closing date for transfer applicants:

July 1 for fall, December 15 for spring

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

2.00

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

60 credits from a two-year institution, 90 credits from a four-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

30 to receive an associate's degree, 30 to receive a bachelor's degree

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Patrick Liu,
Dir. of Int'l Recruitment & Student Advisor

Contacting the office:

920 565-1337

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

Most represented countries:

Japan, South Korea, Malawi, Taiwan

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

yes

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

yes

Test preference:

none

Minimum TOEFL score:

500 paper, 173 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

English lab, special counselors/advisors, international student housing, ESL program/classes, special orientation

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

Number of international applicants who received aid:

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Institution's own aid form	N/A	no	N/A
Foreign Student's Certification of Finances	N/A	yes	N/A

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

no program/support services

Services available to LD students:

remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests

LD students are tutored:

individually and in small groups

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

yes

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

An essay is required:

yes

Untimed tests are accepted:

GED is accepted:

yes

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