Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Spring 2024 10th-day enrollment report for Lake Land College reveals an upswing in enrollment for the new semester. Highlights of the report include a near 4% increase in total headcount in addition to the highest full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment since 2021.
The total headcount for the Spring 2024 semester is 3,817, an increase of more than 130 students compared to Spring 2023. Meanwhile, a 0.13% increase in FTE resulted in a 3-year high at 2,455.1.
The college also welcomed 252 new students for the Spring 2024 semester, an increase of more than 100 students compared to Spring 2023. The number of international students also increased by more than 50%, and dual-credit enrollment grew by nearly 5%.
“It’s incredible to see so many students continue to choose Lake Land College as the starting point for their future,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “We’re proud to be a place where students can feel at home while receiving high-quality instruction that will prepare them for success moving forward.”
As reflected in the 10th-day enrollment numbers, prospective students recognize the economic advantage of choosing their local community college as the starting point to their college journey. With one of the lowest tuition rates among all higher education institutions in the state, Lake Land College is committed to making education affordable and offering students accessible pathways to rewarding futures.
Students enroll at Lake Land College with confidence that they will receive the support to succeed beyond graduation. With a constant emphasis on innovative programs and reimagined instruction, Lake Land ensures students develop the high-demand skills to excel in a 21st century workforce. In addition, the college’s collaboration with community, workforce and educational partners provides students an advantage for rapid career placement and seamless transfer opportunities.
In demonstration of these principles, Lake Land College is proud to offer new and ongoing programs that reduce barriers to education and promote high-demand career fields. For example, the Pipeline for the Advancement of Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH) Grant combats the shortage of healthcare workers by supporting students in nursing and other healthcare programs. Eligible Lake Land students can receive PATH assistance in the form of tuition reimbursement, cost assistance and tutoring services, which helps them succeed in challenging healthcare programs.
A similar program to support low-income, rural high school and alternative education engineering students is also in development to launch in Fall 2024. Named the Recruitment and Advancement of the Next Generation of Engineers (RANGE), this program seeks to establish a pipeline for high-demand local engineering positions. Students in the program will enjoy a cohort class structure, complete with wrap around services such as tutoring, mentorship and transfer guidance.
Also in development for the fall 2024 semester is Lake Land’s new Surgical Technology program, made possible through a partnership with Sarah Bush Lincoln. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, students in this program gain immersive, hands-on experience through Sarah Bush Lincoln’s clinics. With a local need for qualified surgical technologists, this partnership with Sarah Bush Lincoln creates a brand-new pathway for Lake Land students to access a stable, growing career.
These innovative programs, partnerships and resources equip students with an advantage for success and reinforce Lake Land’s status as a top college destination in the area.
Class schedules for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters will be available March 1. Enroll at Lake Land College today by visiting the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/.
Lake Land College District 517, located in Mattoon, Illinois, serves the second largest community college district in the state, with a total population of 189,869. The Lake Land College district comprises all or part of 15 counties and 31 public school districts in rural east central Illinois. Counties served by Lake Land College include: Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby.
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