C of Lake County Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,869
- Out-of-State Tuition: $14,400
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at C of Lake County:
- Total Enrollment: 12,530, including 2,542 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.9% men, 57.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 37%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 16%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 172 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
C of Lake County Overview
College of Lake County (C of Lake County) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Grayslake, IL. It is classified as large Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The C of Lake County's tuition & fees is $10,869 for Illinois residents and $14,400 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 35% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,688.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,530 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
College of Lake County is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College of Lake County is $10,869 for in-state students and $14,400 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,218 for Illinois residents and $14,773 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,869 | $14,400 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,218 | $14,773 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
College of Lake County offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at C of Lake County
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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