College of Lake County
19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
Grayslake, IL 60030
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https://www.clcillinois.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 847-543-2000 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1969 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago, Milwaukee |
| Campus size | 226 acres |
| County | Lake |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 680 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 592 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 1,272 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 407 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 376 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 783 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 1,087 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 968 |
| Total number of freshmen | 2,055 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 2,024 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,016 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 4,040 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 3,381 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 4,869 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 8,250 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 5,405 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 6,885 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 12,290 |
| Total enrollment | 12,290 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 33% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 1% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 42 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 43% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $10,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,866 |
| Fees | $925 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $16,800 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 1 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact title | Director, Student Recruitment |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for health programs |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Health programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | District residents |
| Number of male applicants | 2,351 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,560 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 1,087 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,779 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,376 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 968 |
| Total number of applicants | 4,130 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,936 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 2,055 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for some students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Other application materials | New Student Orientation and Convocation |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 70% |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | McHenry County College, Gateway Technical College, Oakton Community College, William Rainey Harper College, Elgin Community College, College of DuPage |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1500) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | College of Lake County Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 40 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Latino Alliance, Men of Vision, Asian Student Alliance, Student Government Association, Anime |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 12,290 |