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Lakeland University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.00

Acceptance Rate86.5%

With an 86.5% acceptance rate, Lakeland is accessible, but the 63% freshman retention and 42% six-year graduation rates make fit and readiness important. Aim to show steady coursework around or above the 3.0 GPA average, and submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your academic picture.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Lakeland University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Lakeland University enrolls about 2,411 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Lakeland has a freshman retention rate of 63% and a 6-year graduation rate of 42%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Plymouth, WI

Undergrad Enrollment2,411

Freshman Retention63%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate42%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Lakeland University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Lakeland, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Lakeland is test-optional, so the March 15 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing plan unless a separate scholarship or program specifically requires scores.

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What you'll actually pay

Lakeland is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $33,396, and 72% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $6,142. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$33,396

Room and Board$13,328

Average Merit Award$6,142

Application Fee$35

Students on Aid72%

Average Aid Package$17,862

Average Debt at Grad$30,105

Lakeland University's estimated cost of attendance is $46,724, including $33,396 in tuition and fees and $13,328 for room and board. About 72% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $17,862. The average merit award is $6,142, which can help reduce the sticker price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,105.