Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees at Lake Land College are very affordable and among the lowest in the state. Likewise, our textbook rental program also helps students save approximately $1,700 per year!

In addition to tuition and fees, you could have several other indirect costs of attending college such as room and board, transportation, and personal expenses. These additional expenses are not costs that are paid to Lake Land College and are averages that help us determine the average cost of attendance for our students when awarding financial aid. You may not have all of these expenses, and the cost associated with each category could vary depending on your circumstances.

The budget for 2023-2024 used to estimate cost of attendance based on a full-time (15 credit hours per semester), in-district student during the fall and spring semesters is listed below:

Dependent
Student (Full-Time)
3 Months
SU only
6 cr. hr.
4.5 months
FA or SP
15 cr. hr.
9 Months
FA and SP
30 cr. hr.
12 Months
FA/SP/SU
36 cr.hr.
Tuition, Fees & Book Rental $852.00 $2,130.00 $4,260.00 $5,112.00
Living Expenses $1,334.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,334.00
Course Materials & Supplies $88.00 $265.00 $530.00 $618.00
Misc. Personal Expenses $597.00 $896.00 $1,792.00 $2,389.00
Transportation $518.00 $1,553.00 $3,106.00 $3,623.00
Total $3,389.00 $6,844.00 $13,688.00 $17,076.00
Independent
Student (Full-Time)
3 Months
SU only
6 cr. hr.
4.5 months
FA or SP
15 cr. hr.
9 Months
FA and SP
30 cr. hr.
12 Months
FA/SP/SU
36 cr.hr.
Tuition, Fees & Book Rental* $852.00 $2,130.00 $4,260.00 $5,112.00
Living Expenses $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $8,000.00
Course Materials & Supplies $88.00 $265.00 $530.00 $618.00
Misc. Personal Expenses** $597.00 $896.00 $1,792.00 $2,389.00
Transportation $518.00 $1,553.00 $3,106.00 $3,623.00
Total $4,055.00 $7,844.00 $15,688.00 $19,742.00

*Textbook rental is included in tuition cost
**Misc. personal expenses are not included for students less than half time.
***Special Program Adjustments are added for students incurring those costs and needing a student loan or scholarship to pay those expenses.
****An adjustment of $79 is added for students requesting a federal student loan

The student expense budget is adjusted annually according to tuition and fee increases and in accordance with federal regulation.

Your actual costs of attendance will vary based on your enrollment level, residency status, living arrangements, transportation costs, and lifestyle. This page is here to provide estimated costs so you can plan ahead and determine how much money you may need to attend Lake Land College.

Special Programs

Some programs at Lake Land require you to buy additional supplies, kits, or tools. The table below lists additional charges that you may incur if you enroll in one of these programs.

2023-2024 Anticipated Special Program Costs
AAS.AUTO Automotive Technology – Fr $350
CRT.AUTO Automotive Mechanic – Cert $288
CRT.COS Cosmetology – Entering term $1,800 $195
CRT.ESTH Esthetics $1000 $170
AAS.AGPWR Ag Power Technology $5,160 – Fr.
CRT.AGPWR Ag Power Technology Certificate $5,160
AAS.JDAT John Deere Tech $2,900
AAS.DH Dental Hygiene $5,700 $2115
AAS.ADN Nursing – AND $3,000 $455
CRT.PN Practical Nursing $1800 $455
NDP.BNA College Nursing Assistant $343 $75
CRT.MT Massage Therapy $776 $440
AAS.PTA Physical Therapist Assistant $708 $769
AAS.CRT Court Reporting Technology $1,650 $280

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