Lake Land College is a community college located just south of Mattoon, Illinois.

The college was founded in 1966. At present time it serves about 7,400 students. The majority of them come from the east-central Illinois area.

Lake Land students commonly use their degrees for immediate employment, but many use the education as a stepping stone to prepare for a university education. Because of its nearby location and excellent education, Eastern Illinois University is often the destination for the continued studies.

The average age of the students is 25 3/4 years. 54% of the students are male and 46% are female.

Lake Land's academic programs include Agriculture, Allied Health, Business, Humanities, Math & Science, Technology,Social Science, and Education. Other courses include the Cisco Networking Academy, Computer Troubleshooting, Desktop Publishing Graphic Design, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radio-TV Broadcasting, Raster Geographic Information Systems, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

The 308 acre campus has seven major buildings and eight supportive buildings, and a 160 acre agriculture land laboratory. Additionally, Lake Land College features a child care lab, a cosmetology clinic, and a library.

The major buildings have a circular design and the campus is also designed as a large circle. The buildings are located in the center, with parking lots and park areas surrounding them.

Additionally, there are more than 150 online courses offered.