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College of Lake County

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Grayslake, Illinois, College of Lake County is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of Lake County is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of Lake County is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of Lake County is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 72% at College of Lake County suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,632

Cost of attendance at College of Lake County in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,824

Cost of attendance at College of Lake County in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at College of Lake County received on average $5,459 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,459
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 372 32% $4,627 $1,721,345
Other Federal Grant 484 41% $5,005 $2,422,607
State Grant/Scholarships 306 26% $1,264 $386,684
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 106 9% $1,769 $187,537
Total Grant & Scholarships 549 47% $5,459 $2,996,828

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Lake County students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Lake County students is 28.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.7%.

28.5%

  • asian 37.7% 20 students
  • African American 25.0% 16 students
  • white 31.8% 166 students
  • unknown 33.3% 10 students
  • hispanic 25.8% 132 students
  • International Students 25.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 20.3% 14 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Lake County provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Lake County offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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