College of Lake County

19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030

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https://www.clcillinois.edu/
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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 595
Number of full time, freshmen women 580
Total number of full time freshmen 1,175
Number of part time, freshmen men 424
Number of part time, freshmen women 464
Total number of part time freshmen 888
Total number of freshmen men 1,019
Total number of freshmen women 1,044
Total number of freshmen 2,063
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,887
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,956
Total number of full time undergraduates 3,843
Number of part time, undergraduate men 3,485
Number of part time, undergraduate women 5,202
Total number of part time undergraduates 8,687
Total number of undergraduate males 5,372
Total number of undergraduate females 7,158
Total number of undergraduate students 12,530
Total enrollment 12,530
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 5%
Black 7%
Hispanic 46%
White 32%
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
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 1,019
Number of female applicants 1,779
Number of female applicants accepted 1,376
Number of female applicants who enrolled 1,044
Total number of applicants 4,130
Total number of applicants accepted 2,936
Total number of applicants who enrolled 2,063
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 72%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 802
Student faculty ratio 16:1
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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National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Yes
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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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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 12,530
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