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Lakeland Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Kirtland, Ohio, Lakeland CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lakeland Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lakeland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Lakeland CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lakeland CC is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Lakeland CC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lakeland CC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,347

Cost of attendance at Lakeland Community College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,975

Cost of attendance at Lakeland Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 45 of freshman students at Lakeland Community College received on average $4,296 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,296
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 131 35% $4,585 $600,630
Other Federal Grant 131 35% $4,728 $619,380
State Grant/Scholarships 7 2% $3,538 $24,766
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 52 14% $1,739 $90,425
Total Grant & Scholarships 171 45% $4,296 $734,571

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lakeland Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lakeland Community College students is 14.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 13.0%.

14.0%

  • African American 6.7% 4 students
  • white 17.2% 46 students
  • Mixed Race 10.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lakeland Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lakeland Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training