Lakeland University is a small private university in Plymouth, Wisconsin, near Lake Michigan, with a long record of hosting international students. It is best known for business, accounting, computer science, education and counselling, with small classes and a rural campus. Choose it for a personal, low-cost US degree in the Midwest.
Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: lakeland.edu
1862 in Wisconsin
Higher Learning Commission
Long history of hosting international students
$16,000 – $32,000
International students, master's (lower) and undergraduate (higher) before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on lakeland.edu before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Master of Accountancy
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
Small classes and personal support.
Long-standing international student community.
Rural campus near Lake Michigan.
Graduates join Kohler, Johnsonville, Sargento and Wisconsin's manufacturers and accounting firms.
Accounting graduates move into CPA-track roles.
Milwaukee's job market is about an hour away.
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Postgrad
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The campus is a rural residential site with halls, a library and sports facilities surrounded by farmland.
Plymouth and nearby Sheboygan offer Lake Michigan beaches and very low rent. Milwaukee is about an hour away.
Form I-20 issued by Lakeland
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Lakeland reviews applications on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by 1 June 2027 for fall and by 1 November 2026 for spring.
The MBA, accountancy, computer science and business administration start in fall and spring.
You need an F-1 student visa. Lakeland issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
The MBA, accountancy, computer science and business administration are popular. Entry needs good grades and TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Lakeland offers merit scholarships to international students. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
