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Lakeland University

Lakeland Univ · Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States

Lakeland University is a private liberal arts university in Plymouth, Wisconsin, with an international campus in Tokyo, Japan. Lakeland is nationally renowned for its Cooperative Education program, enabling students to gain full-time corporate work experience and graduate with minimal debt.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1862
Student Population
2,500+
International Ratio
9%
Academic Staff
130+
Location
Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Lakeland features the Kellett School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, offering flexible delivery models across Wisconsin and internationally. Signature programs include accounting, forensic science, hospitality management, and computer science co-op positions.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school academic records (average GPA 3.2) under test-optional policies. Graduate MBA and MS in Leadership applicants submit official transcripts from an accredited bachelor's degree, professional resume, and letters of recommendation.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Beth Borgen

President and Educational Leadership Scholar
Office of the President

Dr. Beth Borgen is the first female president of Lakeland University, spearheading the nation-leading expansion of Cooperative Education, corporate apprenticesh...

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Dr. Brian Frink

Professor of Chemistry and Natural Sciences Division Chair
Department of Chemistry and Physics

Dr. Brian Frink investigates analytical chemistry instrumentation, forensic chemical markers, and the pedagogical integration of undergraduate laboratory resear...

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Prof. Cynthia Lindstrom

Associate Professor of Computer Science and Co-op Advisor
Department of Computer Science

Prof. Cynthia Lindstrom specializes in curriculum alignment between software industry needs and undergraduate education, database security architectures, and te...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Lakeland University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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