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Lake-Sumter State College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Leesburg, FL

$3,292

Avg in-state tuition

$13,276

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Lake-Sumter State College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Lake-Sumter State College is a small public college located on a suburban campus in Leesburg, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,342, and admissions are selective. The college offers 2 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 24:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,292, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,276.

Admissions Breakdown

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Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students enrolled

79%

Online student enrollment

24:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

53%

Hispanic

22%

Black

11%

Asian

5%

Unknown

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

3,436

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

19%

Institution Grant Aid

30%

Pell Grant

46%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,930
State Grant Aid $2,959
Institution Grant Aid $1,560
Pell Grant Aid $4,489

Financial Outlook

$7k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NJCAA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.