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$4,280Tuition
2,492Students
54%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,877Earnings
#14 in IllinoisPublic2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,906
Average Net Price
$3,271
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$4,000
Books & Supplies
$360
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,188
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$66/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
47.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $1,259
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,825
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,089
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,329
$110,001+ $9,542

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $4,280 sticker price at Lake Land College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,259 after aid, while those from households making $30,000-$48,000 pay $2,825. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $5,089. The average net price across all income levels sits at $3,271.

A typical two-year program costs around $6,500 total after financial aid. Graduates leave with a median debt of just $6,188, translating to monthly payments of $66. That's manageable against median earnings of $38,877 ten years after graduation. Only 6% of students take federal loans, keeping debt low for most. The 86% employment rate shows strong job placement.

Low-income students get the best deal here, paying practically nothing for career training that leads to solid middle-class earnings in east-central Illinois.

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