Campus & Student Life at Lake Land College

Home to about 3,862 undergraduates in 2020, Lake Land College is a small, public college located in Mattoon, Illinois. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Lake Land College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lake Land College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lake Land College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Lake Land College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lake Land College Disability Services.

Lake Land College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Lake Land College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Lake Land College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lake Land College

Lake Land College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Lake Land College

Lake Land College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,862 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,928 (49.9%). Part-time attendance was 1,934 (50.1%).

Lake Land College is Ranked #2,576 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lake Land College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lake Land College #2576 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lake Land College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lake Land College Diversity Guide.

Lake Land College Competes in the NJCAA

Lake Land College has a total of 83 student athletes, 41 men and 42 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lake Land College Athletics