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 12,117 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 12,117 students
In-state tuition: $7,770
Out-state tuition: $10,262
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of College of Lake County has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The College of Lake County diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,117 students
2,558 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
3,800 students
872 students
# Part-Time Students
8,317 students
1,686 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
880 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,800 students
872 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,317 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
5%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
36%
25%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
43%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.285%
0.3913%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,770 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,262 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,770
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,262
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,939
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,379
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
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: 2023 (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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 12,117 students
In-state tuition: $7,770
Out-state tuition: $10,262
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
