The College of Lake County is a comprehensive community college offering a wide range of academic program choices to meet students' educational needs at different points in their lives.
School Highlights
College of Lake County serves 13,743 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 13,743 students
In-state tuition: $7,770
Out-state tuition: $10,262
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 63%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of College of Lake County has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The College of Lake County diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,743 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
4,140 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
9,603 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
43%
27%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
37%
48%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
College Completion Rate
29%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,770 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,262 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,770
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,262
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
46%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,500
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,549
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Our major program areas include credit programs to prepare students
for transfer or career entry, GED and adult basic education,
non-credit offerings for personal or career development, and
contract training and specialized services for businesses.
Regardless of their focus, our programs emphasize academic
excellence and concern with the individual student's goals. Each
semester we serve nearly 16,000 credit students, with more than 80
percent enrolled in transfer or career preparation programs. By far
the largest College of Lake County site, the Grayslake Campus
consists of 226.1 acres. About one-third of the campus is currently
devoted to buildings and parking areas, and another 20 percent is
allocated for future building. Natural beauty is a distinct feature
of the campus, and about one-third of the acreage will be
permanently preserved as natural areas. From its central Lake
County location on the Grayslake Campus, the James Lumber Center
for the Performing Arts offers many programs that offer audiences
Downtown-caliber entertainment and cultural experiences.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 13,743 students
In-state tuition: $7,770
Out-state tuition: $10,262
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 63%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,158 per year for in-state students and $10,899 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,031 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
