by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Lakeland degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Lakeland measures up.
Lakeland is ranked #2,096 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #43 of 57 for value.
These Lakeland majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | #38 of 47 |
| Social Science | #94 of 144 |
| Business Administration / Management | #155 of 266 |
| Interior Design Management | #155 of 266 |
| General Computer & Information Sciences | #271 of 365 |
| Information Systems | #271 of 365 |
| Computer Information Systems | #355 of 478 |
| Accounting / Finance | #472 of 693 |
| Accounting | #472 of 693 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #616 of 927 |
Below is the detailed Lakeland value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Lakeland University is ranked #36 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #43 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Lakeland financial aid page to be sure.
Lakeland University is ranked #2,096 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Lakeland University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Lakeland costs about $28,148. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $112,592 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $48,812 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,212 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,148 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $112,592 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Lakeland net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Lakeland costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Lakeland degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $195,248 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,592 | #2,096 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $96,848 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $195,248 | — | — |
| All Students | $112,592 | #43 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $96,848 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Lakeland shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,150 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,083 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,130 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,082 |
| Over $110K | $27,389 |
About 84% of Lakeland undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,668 per year. Get more details on the Lakeland financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Lakeland net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.