Data Digest
The Data Digest provides key institutional data, including enrollment trends, performance indicators, dual credit participation, employment outcomes, and district job opportunities.
For questions about the Data Digest, contact Lisa Cole, Director of Data Analytics, at lcole@lakelandcollege.edu or (217) 234‑5280.
Sections
Enrollment
- Fall Tenth Day: Official credit-course enrollment as of census day for the most recent fall term.
- Tenth Day Historical: Five-year comparison of disaggregated enrollment data.
- End of Term Enrollment: Total enrollment for Fall, Spring, and Summer, including short-term training, DOC programs, and late-added courses.
- Annual Enrollment: Count of unique students enrolled during the academic year.
Key Performance Indicators
- Retention:
- Term-to-Term: Students enrolled in Fall who continue to Spring; graduates count as retained.
- Year-to-Year: Students enrolled in Fall who return the following Fall; graduates count as retained.
- License Pass Rates: Exam success rates for programs requiring licensure exams (e.g., Nursing, Dental Hygiene, PTA).
- Tuition and Fees: Trends in tuition rates; Lake Land College remains in the lowest third among Illinois community colleges.
Fast Facts
A collection of general data about the college, its students, and its employees.
Dual Credit
Information on high school students earning college credit through in-district dual credit programs.
Employment Statistics
Links to the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer, showing graduate employment success.
District Job Opportunities
A Lightcast-powered dashboard that provides job outlook data by occupation and region.