Lakeland University

Lakeland University is a Bachelor's and Master's Degree-granting liberal arts institution related to the United Church of Christ with nearly 2,500+ students enrolled across 24 countries. Our international institute offers more than 30 majors, including our newest academic programs including Bachelor’s Degrees in Food Safety and Quality, Graphic Design, and Management Information Systems as well as a new Master of Science Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development.

We offer evening and online courses through our centers in Milwaukee, Madison, Wisconsin Rapids, Fox Cities, Green Bay, and Sheboygan. Lakeland also offers a Bachelor's and Associates Degree program at our international campus in Tokyo, Japan.

Lakeland is an Experiential Education institution. We believe the best way to learn is by pairing knowledge with practice. At our residential campus, students can earn their degree while gaining 12-18 months of professional work experience. Students have a pathway to graduate in four years with little or no tuition debt, making a Bachelor Degree accessible to anyone with the desire to learn. Our adult learners earn their degree often while juggling careers and families. Our flexible delivery allows for these students to earn credit in the classroom and in their workplace. Whether enhancing their resume or looking to completely change their career pathways, we offer innovative pathways for degree completion.

Our commitment to education goes far beyond the classroom, as we offer our students the opportunity to make a difference and help others. Lakeland students lead the call for a cleaner environment through smarter recycling, providing shelter and food for the poor, and fighting against cancer and other diseases. Community service is part of the DNA of Lakeland students.

Our student-athletes are a force to be reckoned with, as our men's and women's teams and individuals compete in NCAA Division III baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Future Leaders & Thinkers!

Lakeland University offers innovative ways for students to earn their academic degrees and make their career goals a reality.

Lakeland was recently honored by U.S. News & World Report on its annual rankings lists of Best Colleges for being among the top schools in the Midwest region in advancing social mobility for its students. 

A few other reasons why students choose Lakeland:

• Our award-winning Cooperative Education program
• Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses
• Our popular BlendEd and BlendEd Live platforms 
• Maximum transfer credits 
• Six convenient locations around Wisconsin 

Don't Choose Between Work & School ... Do Both!

At Lakeland University we value work – and the learning that happens in the workplace. Through our award-winning Cooperative Education program, students earn academic credit for professional work experience and coursework is centered around your real-life experiences, situations and career goals. Lakeland is equipped to help you discover your direction at a pace you’re completely comfortable with – while also ensuring you don’t take on unnecessary student-debt.

Meet Like-Minded Students!

Students often become involved in one or several of the many organizations formed on campus. What you get out of these organizations varies - you get what you put in! Most students report great personal success including skills development, networking opportunities, and also some of the most fun of their lives!

Accreditation:

Lakeland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutions of higher education must engage in periodic external evaluations in order to maintain their accreditation.

Undergraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Average GPA: 3.2
• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Evidence of English Proficiency:
• TOEFL: 500 (paper-based test) or 61 on (iBT);
• IELTS: 6.0;
• Duolingo: 90 (per concordance table compared to TOEFL iBT score)

Postgraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Average GPA: 2.75*
• Evidence of English Proficiency:
• TOEFL: 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 80 on (iBT)

Master of Art in Counseling: minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a score of at least 420 on the Miller Analogy Test, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a GPA of at least 3.0 in the final 48 credits of the undergraduate degree, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and at least six semester hours of approved advanced-undergraduate or graduate coursework (with a grade of B or better in each course) beyond the candidate’s earned bachelor’s degree. Master of Business Administration: A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 or a minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission. However, admissions decision includes consideration of the candidate’s application in its entirety. Master of Education: 2.75. An applicant with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.75 in his/her undergraduate coursework may be considered for conditional admissions upon recommendation from the Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence. Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development: A cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 or a minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission. However, admissions decisions include consideration of the candidate’s application in its entirety.

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!