Lake Land College Fall Semester Enrollment Trends Positive

Fall 2022 enrollment is up at Lake Land College. With more than 3,700 students enrolled for fall, Lake Land is experiencing 4.6% increase in full time equivalency or FTE and a 2.7% increase in headcount.

According to the 10th day enrollment report, the college saw significant increases in students starting their education at Lake Land College, returning to finish a degree and those transferring from another institution.

New students, who enrolled in college for the first time following high school, are up 17%; readmit students are up 14%; and transfer new students are up 43%.

“Our summer and fall enrollments indicate students are choosing Lake Land College to start a bachelor’s degree or train for a life-sustaining career. As a community college, we offer students a personalized path to reach their goals, giving them a sense of accomplishment and greater control over their future,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said.

The Summer 2022 FTE enrollment was up 8.2% from the previous summer, while headcount was up 8.9%.

In the spring, the board of trustees lowered tuition for the first time in the college’s history, setting tuition at $100 per credit hour for district residents. 

“We are pleased to see that students took advantage of the historic $100 tuition guarantee to pursue their goals, finish what they started or return to school after a gap year,” Bullock added. “Lake Land’s commitment to providing an affordable, accessible educational option to our communities allows many students to graduate from college with little to no debt.”

The 10th day report indicates 31% percent of the 2022 high school graduating class enrolled at Lake Land this fall.

Of the students enrolled for fall, 58% are enrolled in workforce ready programs and 38% are enrolled in transfer ready programs. Twenty-five percent of students are taking all of their classes online.

“This year we have seen an increase in students seeking short-term training to advance in their careers or earn a credential leading to employment,” Bullock said.

Because of this flexibility, more students have been able to pursue degree and non-degree programs in ways that are most beneficial to their lifestyle.

“Lake Land College continues to be one of the best values to those pursuing higher education. The college’s tuition and fees are about one-quarter of the cost of attending a four-year university and are significantly less than a technical or private college. Our national ranking as one of the best community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute is a testament to the quality education a student will receive when enrolling in Lake Land College,” Bullock said.