Mission Statement
Lake Land College creates and continuously improves an affordable, accessible, and effective learning environment for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve.
Our college fulfills this mission through:
* University transfer education
* Technical & career education
* Workforce development
* Community and continuing education
* Intellectual and cultural programs
Vision Statement
Lake Land College strives to provide lifelong learning for a diverse population. Lake Land is a learning college serving the community and its changing needs in a flexible environment. Guided by our shared values, our faculty and staff are committed to continuous improvement and efficient use of resources.
At Lake Land College, we place value on...
Student Success.
We...
* Respect each student as an individual
* Know students by name
* Offer small classes
* Encourage student involvement in campus life
* Instill lifelong learning habits
* Promote educational growth
* Educate for employment
* Offer a well-rounded general education
* Help students meet individual needs at various points in life
* Make college possible
* Are learner focused
Lake Land College (usually pronounced as one word, "Lakeland") is a community college in Mattoon in Coles County, Illinois. The college was founded in 1966. It serves 7,400 students, mainly from the east-central Illinois region, in various two-year programs. Lake Land students can earn a degree for immediate employment or use the training to prepare for further university education, often at Eastern Illinois University. The average age of the students is 25.75 years; 54% of the students are male, and the rest are female.
The 308 acre (1.2 km²) campus has seven major buildings plus eight supportive buildings, two campus ponds and a 160 acre (0.6 km²) agriculture land laboratory. There is also a child care lab, a cosmetology clinic, and a library. The campus is designed as a large circle; the major buildings are also circular. They are clustered in the center, with park areas and parking lots surrounding them.
Lake Land's creation was first approved in 1966 by a referendum in 13 public school districts centered on Mattoon. The first classes were held the following year in various buildings throughout the town. The first president of the college was Virgil H. Judge. Construction on the college began in 1971 and continued in phases throughout the 1970s.
Academic programs at Lake Land College include Agriculture; Allied Health; Business; Humanities; Math & Science; Technology and Social Science & Education. Other coursework programs include the Cisco Networking Academy, Computer Troubleshooting, Physical Therapist Assistant, Desktop Publishing Graphic Design, Radio-TV Broadcasting, Raster Geographic Information Systems, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Over 150 courses are offered online.
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| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,992 | $ 4,042 | $ 8,581 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,605 | $ 3,655 | $ 8,179 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 387 | $ 387 | $ 387 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,651 | 33% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,350 | 16% | |
Any Aid: |
43% |
