Important Academic Statistics

Total 11,651 students attended College of Lake County in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 206 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 604 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 712 (full-time) and 722 (part-time).
The graduation rate of College of Lake County is 33% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population11,651
Graduation Rate33%
Number of Faculty810
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of Lake County is $14,036 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
43% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,738 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$14,036
Average Financial Amount$4,738

Offered Certificate Programs

College of Lake County offers 89 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,561 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate50571
Less than 1-Year Certificate470807
2 Years Certificate3701,183
Total8902,561

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at College of Lake County are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 2,561 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 571 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 807 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 1,183 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 571 completers
Medical Reception/Receptionist68
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)171
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist32
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide300
Total571
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 23 completers
Crop Production7
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations10
Landscaping and Groundskeeping6
Natural Resources and Conservation 3 completers
Natural Resources Management and Policy3
Forest Technology/Technician0
Communications Technologies 5 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects5
Computer and Information Sciences 26 completers
Computer and Information Sciences11
Computer Programming, Specific Applications7
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design7
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1
Personal and Culinary Services 25 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef13
Culinary Arts/Chef Training9
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager3
Education 22 completers
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor22
Engineering Technology 65 completers
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician4
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician10
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician9
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician36
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD6
Work and Family Studies 46 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant46
English Language and Literature 1 completers
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 16 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness10
Kinesiology and Exercise Science6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 3 completers
Corrections0
Security and Loss Prevention Services3
Homeland Security0
Mechanics and Repairers 447 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician13
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology148
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician72
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician214
Precision Production Trades 20 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1
Welding Technology/Welder19
Visual and Performing Arts 15 completers
Graphic Design14
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 54 completers
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller25
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist10
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling4
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education (other)15
Business 36 completers
Office Management and Supervision1
Retail Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science8
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry5
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations12
Small Business Administration/Management6
Selling Skills and Sales Operations0
Total807
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 3 completers
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3
Computer and Information Sciences 9 completers
Network and System Administration/Administrator5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4
Personal and Culinary Services 22 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training14
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager0
Education 3 completers
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3
Teacher Assistant/Aide0
Engineering Technology 29 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1
Robotics Technology/Technician28
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0
Work and Family Studies 38 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management0
Child Care Provider/Assistant38
Legal Studies 18 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18
English Language and Literature 0 completers
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 897 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies897
Library Science 0 completers
Library and Archives Assisting0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 15 completers
Corrections1
Criminal Justice/Police Science14
Human Services 0 completers
Social Work0
Mechanics and Repairers 10 completers
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10
Precision Production Trades 10 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4
Tool and Die Technology/Technician0
Welding Technology/Welder6
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 103 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0
Medical/Clinical Assistant36
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)50
Surgical Technology/Technologist4
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage12
Business 26 completers
Accounting8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations12
Total1,183

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 11,651 students have enrolled into College of Lake County. By gender, 5,037 male and 6,614 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,844 White (32.99%), 769 Black/African American (6.60%), 5,328 Hispanic (45.73%), 666 Asian (5.72%), and 6,359 students with other races. 255 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total11,6515,0376,614
American Indian/Native American12111
Asian666278388
Black/African American769296473
Hispanic5,3282,1083,220
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1376
White3,8441,8761,968
Two More324163161
Un-Known440212228
Non-resident Alien25596159

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