Lake Land College Nursing Programs Achieve 95% Pass Rate

Nursing graduates exceed national and state averages on NCLEX exams

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:20pm

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In 2025, nursing program graduates from Lake Land College achieved a collective 95% pass rate on their national NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-LPN licensing exams, far exceeding the national and statewide averages for both exams.

Why it matters

Lake Land College's nursing programs are known for their academic rigor and excellent student performance, preparing graduates to serve their communities in high-demand healthcare careers. The remarkable pass rates demonstrate the quality of the college's nursing education and its commitment to student success.

The details

Lake Land College offers nursing courses at both its Mattoon campus and the Effingham Technology Center, with state-of-the-art labs, training equipment, and high-fidelity patient simulators. The programs are facilitated by a dedicated team of 17 expert faculty members and a Simulation Lab Nurse, whose combined experience exceeds 300 years of nursing practice.

  • In 2025, Lake Land College nursing program graduates achieved a 95% pass rate on their NCLEX exams.

The players

Cassandra Porter

Director of Nursing Programs at Lake Land College.

Lake Land College

A community college located in Mattoon, Illinois that serves the second largest community college district in the state.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly proud of our students' achievements and the exceptional quality of education our nursing program provides. We look forward to remaining at the forefront of nursing education and continuing relationships with our community clinical partners.”

— Cassandra Porter, Director of Nursing Programs

“Our faculty are very committed to student success. While we are blessed to offer instruction in state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and even healthcare facilities, our true strength is the personalized relationship faculty have with students. It is not uncommon to see faculty members staying after class or meeting in their office to provide personalized guidance to their students.”

— Cassandra Porter, Director of Nursing Programs

What’s next

Lake Land College will continue to provide high-quality nursing education and maintain strong relationships with community healthcare partners to ensure its graduates are well-prepared to serve their communities.

The takeaway

Lake Land College's nursing programs have demonstrated exceptional student outcomes, with graduates exceeding national and state averages on licensing exams. This success is attributed to the college's academic rigor, state-of-the-art facilities, and dedicated faculty who prioritize personalized student support.