Lakeland University's published cost of attendance is $48,840. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $22,453, middle-income families pay around $20,124, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,054.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $48,840 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,396 |
| Room and Board | $12,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,628 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,212 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,453 |
| $30–48k | $22,030 |
| $48–75k | $20,124 |
| $75–110k | $24,332 |
| $110k+ | $28,054 |
Lakeland University's published cost of attendance is $48,840. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $22,453, middle-income families pay around $20,124, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,054. Azimuth ranks Lakeland University #902 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Lakeland University's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and private loan options. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's financial aid commitment, though families should understand that net price and sticker price can differ substantially — the net price figures above account for grants and scholarships, while the sticker price does not. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,268; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,716, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Lakeland University earn median 4-year earnings of $66,716, placing Lakeland University in the 70.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,880 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lakeland University in the 80.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lakeland University #424 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lakeland University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 166 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $66,108, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Accounting program graduates 88 students with median 4-year earnings of $66,815, while Artificial Intelligence delivers median 4-year earnings of $96,835 across 42 graduates. Psychology, General and Digital Marketing round out the institution's core program portfolio, with graduates earning $53,448 and $59,513 respectively four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Business — drives consistent outcomes aligned with employer demand in regional and national labor markets.
