How much has C of Lake County's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

30.04%

In-State

30.36%

Out-of-State

C of Lake County's tuition & fees has increased from $11,046 (2015) to $14,400 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 30.36% over the past 10 years.

C of Lake County's tuition increase rate is higher than the Illinois's average increase rate of -3.38%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 79.95% from 2015 ($21,322).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, C of Lake County's COA is $38,368, which is increased by 10.21% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to C of Lake County's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 30.36% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $13,475. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at College of Lake County over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$8,358$11,046-
2016-17$8,736$11,5644.69%
2017-18$8,960$11,8722.66%
2018-19$9,212$12,2363.07%
2019-20$9,422$12,5302.40%
2020-21$9,632$12,8242.35%
2021-22$9,632$12,824
2022-23$9,842$13,1182.29%
2023-24$10,531$14,0367.00%
2024-25$10,869$14,4002.59%
College of Lake County Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,680, and it has increased 5.26% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,596-
2016-17$1,428-10.53%
2017-18$1,260-11.76%
2018-19$1,176-6.67%
2019-20$1,2042.38%
2020-21$1,2604.65%
2021-22$12,824917.78%
2022-23$1,260-90.17%
2023-24$1,260
2024-25$1,68033.33%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 107.29% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at College of Lake County.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$8,680-
2016-17$8,680
2017-18$8,7921.29%
2018-19$8,9181.43%
2019-20$9,2123.30%
2020-21$14,84061.09%
2021-22$14,840
2022-23$17,78419.84%
2023-24$19,5189.75%
2024-25$22,28814.19%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between College of Lake County and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
College of Lake County$14,400
($10,869)		$14,036
($10,531)		2.59%
College of DuPage$12,750
($10,650)		$12,510
($10,410)		1.92%
Joliet Junior College$13,800
($12,750)		$13,800
($12,750)		-
William Rainey Harper College$11,874
($10,062)		$11,802
($9,990)		0.61%
Moraine Valley Community College$9,846
($8,502)		$9,846
($8,502)		-
Elgin Community College$9,516
($7,140)		$9,516
($7,140)		-

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