Lakeland University Acceptance Rate
Plymouth, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,066
- Admitted
- 971
- Yield
- 21.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lakeland University's acceptance rate has risen from 54.7% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,042 to 1,066 (+2%) over that period.
Its 91.1% rate makes Lakeland University more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 21%.
Lakeland University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,042 | 570 | 54.7% | 264 |
| 2015–16 | 1,017 | 979 | 96.3% | 222 |
| 2016–17 | 1,278 | 708 | 55.4% | 207 |
| 2017–18 | 1,353 | 699 | 51.7% | 183 |
| 2018–19 | 1,541 | 801 | 52% | 221 |
| 2019–20 | 1,130 | 882 | 78.1% | 213 |
| 2020–21 | 823 | 761 | 92.5% | 215 |
| 2021–22 | 1,101 | 882 | 80.1% | 164 |
| 2022–23 | 1,230 | 1,224 | 99.5% | 229 |
| 2023–24 | 1,066 | 971 | 91.1% | 206 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 401 | 368 | 91.8% |
| Men | 646 | 589 | 91.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Lakeland University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lakeland University's acceptance rate?
Lakeland University's acceptance rate is 91.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (971 admitted of 1,066 applicants).
Is Lakeland University test optional?
Lakeland University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Lakeland University?
Lakeland University received 1,066 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 971.
Is Lakeland University getting harder to get into?
Lakeland University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.7% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lakeland.edu/.