College of Lake County
College of Lake County is a Public, 2-4 years located in Grayslake, IL. College of Lake County is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of College of Lake County is $10,869 for Illinois residents and $14,400 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.59% from last year at C of Lake County.
- Total 12,530 students have enrolled in C of Lake County and, of that, 2,542 students enrolled online exclusively.
- C of Lake County offers 172 programs.
- The graduation rate of C of Lake County is 37% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at College of Lake County is $10,869 for Illinois residents and $14,400 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.59% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,632 | $12,824 |
| 2022 | $9,632 | $12,824 |
| 2023 | $9,842 | $13,118 |
| 2024 | $10,531 | $14,036 |
| 2025 | $10,869 | $14,400 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
College of Lake County offers 167 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at College of Lake County at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 69 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 38 | 0 |
| Total | 167 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 960 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 34 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 34 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 25 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 66 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 28 |
| Engineering | 26 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 24 |
Student Population
Total 12,530 students have enrolled to College of Lake County. By gender, there are 5,372 male and 7,158 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.75 to 1.
College of Lake County offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,542 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Asian | 687 | 303 | 384 |
| Black or African American | 846 | 307 | 539 |
| Hispanic | 6,103 | 2,419 | 3,684 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| White | 3,691 | 1,803 | 1,888 |
| Two or More Races | 365 | 184 | 181 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 483 | 229 | 254 |
| Total | 12,530 | 5,372 | 7,158 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at College of Lake County is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $4,688 and 35% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 72% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,688 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 216 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 787 |