- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,593 a year (2022–23)
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Lakeland University reported an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lakeland University reviews each application.
Lakeland University GPA requirements
Lakeland University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lakeland University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lakeland University acceptance rate
Lakeland University admitted 1,088 of 1,261 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lakeland University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Plymouth, Wisconsin, with 2,411 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Lakeland University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Lakeland University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Lakeland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,593 a year at Lakeland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Lakeland University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lakeland University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Lakeland University?
A lot: Lakeland University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Lakeland University's acceptance rate?
Lakeland University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,088 of 1,261 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Lakeland University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lakeland University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Lakeland University?
Lakeland University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Lakeland University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Lakeland University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Lakeland University?
No, but it considers one. Lakeland University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Lakeland University accept AP credit?
Yes. Lakeland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Lakeland University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,593 a year at Lakeland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Lakeland University if a parent went there?
No. Lakeland University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Lakeland University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lakeland UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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