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 657
Number of full time, freshmen women 631
Total number of full time freshmen 1,288
Number of part time, freshmen men 366
Number of part time, freshmen women 369
Total number of part time freshmen 735
Total number of freshmen men 1,023
Total number of freshmen women 1,000
Total number of freshmen 2,023
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,895
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,850
Total number of full time undergraduates 3,745
Number of part time, undergraduate men 3,142
Number of part time, undergraduate women 4,764
Total number of part time undergraduates 7,906
Total number of undergraduate males 5,037
Total number of undergraduate females 6,614
Total number of undergraduate students 11,651
Total enrollment 11,651
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 2024-2025
In-state tuition $9,944
Out-of-state tuition $13,475
Fees $925
Books and supplies $1,680
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 2024-2025 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 who enrolled 1,023
Number of female applicants who enrolled 1,000
Total number of applicants who enrolled 2,023
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 11,651
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.