Lake Land College is a public community college located in Mattoon, IL. It offers 117 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lake Land College is $8,104 for Illinois residents and $13,906 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Illinois public community colleges' average ($12,224).

The school has 3,742 students, which is lower than Illinois community collleges' average (3,293). In addition, 508 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lake Land College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$8,104$13,906
Books & Supplies$360
Off-Campus Living Costs$7,620
Average Financial Aid$3,705
Cost of Attendance$16,084$21,886
After Financial Aid$12,379$18,181
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lake Land College$8,104$13,906
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lake Land College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7146NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and Management9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural EconomicsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED 28 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crop Production13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations99 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Radio and Television4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/Programmer10 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Game Programming1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Science/Studies1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster3 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist29 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training57 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Assistant/Aide NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician10 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Housing and Human Environments (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies300 completers
411 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 68 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
GeographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Construction Trades98 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder18 completers
15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant20 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)29 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 88 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training37 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting17 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,742 students at Lake Land College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,505 male students and 2,139 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,6441,7221,922
Male Students1,505717788
Female Students2,1391,0051,134

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,742 total students, 1,797 students enrolled through distance learning (508 students enrolled exclusively and 1,289 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,742
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses508
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,289
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,945

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Lake Land College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL
Phone217-234-5253
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$8,104
Out-of-State$13,906
Student Population »3,742 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »46%
Transfer-out Rate13%
Retention Rate73% (Full-time)
38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,705
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)