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College of Lake County

#10 in Best Community Colleges in Illinois
  • 2 Year
  • Grayslake, IL
  • 882 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      B-
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Safety
      A
    5. Student Life
      A-
    6. Location
      B
    Lake County is a public college located in Grayslake, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,222 undergraduate students. The Lake County acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing Assistant, and Automotive Mechanics. Graduating 36% of students, Lake County alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,800.
    About College of Lake County...
    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II
    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    19351 W Washington St.
    Grayslake, IL 60030
    Website
    clcillinois.edu
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    College of Lake County Rankings

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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
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    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
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    SAT/ACT
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    High School GPA
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $4,275/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,648/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    44%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    82%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.106 responses
    76%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.101 responses
    75%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.100 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      848 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      389 Graduates
    • Automotive Mechanics
      286 Graduates
    • Natural Sciences
      232 Graduates
    • HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician
      132 Graduates
    • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT)
      120 Graduates
    • Teaching English as a Second Language
      101 Graduates
    • Nursing
      70 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      65 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      52 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,222Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    10,368
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    32%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    Based on 6 responses
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    • Diverse
      83%
    • Stressed
      17%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    36%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
    National
    83%

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    College of Lake County Reviews

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    At the College of Lake County I have experienced nothing but good things. My classes have all been under the size of 30 students, which makes for more one on one time with professors and therefore better understanding of the material. The campus is organized with signs everywhere for help with direction. It is not very big as well which makes going from class to class not such a hassle. There are constantly fairs and educational opportunities to expand your knowledge on your specific interests. Much construction has been done in the past year to improve the student services department, lounge areas, and the food options available. It is a great place to make big things happen, all while saving a few dollars in the process!
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    As a theater major, I’ve found that my professors are kind, inclusive, and become like a family through the program. As theater students are constantly on campus together, we quickly become close-knit, and that closeness can include the teachers. My professors are one of my favorite things about this school. I also find their inclusivity of LGBT+ students is fantasctic, and while faculty and staff may benefit from yearly sensitivity training, in general it is extremely safe and welcoming to the LGBT+ community. The only real problems I’ve had at the school are administrative or beurocratical in nature, but otherwise I really love this school, especially it’s theater department.
    I only went there from Spring 2016 to Fall 2016, but all the professors I had there were excellent. When I first oriented there as a freshman, the counselors and the financial aid offices were both very helpful in aiding me with my time there. It was easy to get around even during construction, and the campus police were also helpful if you got lost. The people there are nice, and I made a few friends in my classes too. Unfortunately I had to move in 2017 to California, but overall CLC I would go back to again if I ever needed to get classes done efficiently and quickly. The only downside is the classes cost a lot, I was only able to take two at a time and paid in installments because it already cost like $700-$800 and I worked part time making minimum wage.