Academic Programs & Learning
Everything you need to know about the academic environment at Lake Land College: retention, online options, and enrollment data.
What About Academic Quality?
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Average students per faculty member
Full-Time Retention
70%
Students continuing to second year
Part-Time Retention
43%
Part-time students continuing
Understanding Academic Quality Metrics
Student-Faculty Ratio: A ratio of 11:1 means there are approximately 11 students for every faculty member. This low ratio typically allows for more individualized attention and smaller class sizes.
Retention Rates: These show the percentage of students who return for their second year. Higher retention rates typically indicate student satisfaction, academic support, and program quality.
Graduation Rate Survey Cohort: 33% of entering students are tracked for graduation outcomes.
Who Teaches Here?
Understanding Faculty Composition
Lake Land College employs 166 instructional staff members. About 45% hold tenured positions, which is typical for community and technical colleges where faculty are often hired on annual or multi-year contracts.
Where Do Online Students Come From?
Geographic distribution of students enrolled exclusively in online courses (Fall 2024 census)
Where exclusively-online students are located
About this data: The geographic breakdown above uses IPEDS Fall Enrollment census data, which captures a single-day snapshot. The enrollment figures in the "How Do Students Learn?" section above use 12-month unduplicated headcount, which typically shows higher numbers as it covers the full academic year. Both are official IPEDS data — they measure different things.
98% of Lake Land College's exclusively online students are located in IL. The school primarily serves local online learners.
What Is the Academic Load?
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Analysis
FTE Analysis
Study Intensity:95.5% FTE ratio indicates students are primarily full-time
Academic Load: FTE represents the equivalent of full-time students based on credit hours, helping compare institutional capacity regardless of part-time enrollment.
The FTE calculation at Lake Land College provides a normalized enrollment figure — useful for understanding how many students are engaged on a full-time basis.
How Intensively Do Students Study?
Student Enrollment Intensity
The Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) ratio shows the average course load intensity. An FTE ratio of 1.0 means all students attend full-time, while lower values indicate more part-time enrollment.
Nearly all students attend full-time, indicating a traditional, immersive academic environment with full-time commitment.
FTE represents student enrollment adjusted for course load. Two half-time students equal 1 FTE.
FTE Ratio Scale
Enrollment intensity at Lake Land College sits at 0.96 — a measure of how much of the student body is enrolled full-time versus part-time.
Academic Support & Resources
Academic Advising
Students have access to academic advisors who can help with course selection, degree planning, and career guidance. Contact the admissions office to learn about advising services.
Student Success Services
Many institutions offer tutoring, study groups, and academic success workshops. These resources help students develop study skills and overcome academic challenges.
For detailed information about academic support services, tutoring hours, and learning resources, contact Lake Land College directly at 2172345253 or visit their website .
Key Academic Highlights
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 supports personalized learning
- 166 instructional staff with 45% holding tenured positions
- Primarily full-time enrollment creates immersive learning environment
- Online students primarily from IL (98% in-state)
Ready to Learn More About Academics at Lake Land College?
Contact the admissions office to discuss academic programs, support services, and learning options.