College of Lake County
About College of Lake County
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The College of Lake County teaches in the northern suburbs of Chicago, near the Wisconsin line, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1967
Location
Grayslake, Illinois
Students
9,420
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,788
Out-of-state: $14,400
Avg Net Price
$7,607
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,424
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.5%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
27.5%
$/Student
$7.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 37.4% graduation rate is below average, but 71.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,788
In-State
$14,400
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,680
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,694
After Financial Aid
$7,607
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,096
Receive Grants
24.2%
Take Loans
2%
Tuition is $4,788/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,607.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at College of Lake County fund their education.
While in School
24.2%
Get Grants
Free money
2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$26,170
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,735
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$93/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,735, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends College of Lake County.
Gender
55.4%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
9,420
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
36.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 55% of the student body. 52% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
9,420
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
College of Lake County fields 9 varsity teams with 195 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
195
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
118
Men
77
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of College of Lake Countyearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,424
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$33K
892 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$38K
119 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$72K
66 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$50K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
$67K
26 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
—
24 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.