Lakeland’s Cooperative Education program offers students a unique way to earn a bachelor’s degree. Lakeland students work in full-time, academic credit-bearing positions for partner companies, earning 12-18 months of professional work experience and networking opportunities while progressing towards their degree. Between scholarships and wages, co-op students may earn up to $100,000 in four years, significantly reducing or eliminating post-graduation debt. Lakeland has partnered with more than a dozen area employers (and the list is growing) that provide students with jobs, often in their field of study. Lakeland is the first school of its type in the Upper Midwest fully offering co-op.
A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
STUDENT BODY
3,000 total enrollment; 700 traditional undergraduate students
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
GETTING IN
Admission requirements
How AP/IB credits are handled
Scores of 3 or better on the AP exam will be accepted for credit. Scores of 4 or better on all higher level IB exams will be accepted for credit.
DEGREES AND PROGRAMS
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development
FINANCIAL AID
Percentage of freshmen receiving financial aid: 99%
Percentage of all full-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 99%
For institution-specific scholarships, contact: Admissions office at 800.242.3347 or admissions@lakeland.edu
FAFSA Code: 003854
Tuition and fees: $28,870
Room and board: $8,838
ATHLETICS
Conference/division affiliation: NCAA Division III; Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Men’s athletics
Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling
Women’s athletics
Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling (Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association)
Intramurals offered
PRESIDENT
Dr. David Black
