College of Lake County

https://www.clcillinois.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,863

0.73% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,357

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

12,530

30.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

37.3%

397 Graduates

About

College of Lake County is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Lake County were Liberal Arts & Sciences (830 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (35 degrees), and Medical Assistant (20 degrees).

In 2024, 4,556 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Lake County. 55.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,043 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,584 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,863, which is $−4,297 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,863, which is $4,297 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,357.

In 2024, 35% of undergraduate students attending College of Lake County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,863

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Lake County was $3,863. The cost of tuition at College of Lake County is $−4,297 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Lake County (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,357

2024 Value

32.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College of Lake County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,357. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of Lake County grew by 32.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Lake County (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,750

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Lake County was of $13,750 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.85% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Lake County (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at College of Lake County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.94% with respect to 2023, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Lake County (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

College of Lake County had a total enrollment of 12,530 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 3,843 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,687. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at College of Lake County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Lake County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.5% White, 6.75% Black or African American, 5.48% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Lake County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.4%) and White Male (19.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Lake County in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,530 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 3,843 and the part-time enrollment is 8,687. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at College of Lake County are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Lake County (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Lake County was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), College of Lake County had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Lake County (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
6,103 enrolled students
White
3,691 enrolled students
Black or African American
846 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Lake County is 48.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.5% White, 6.75% Black or African American, 5.48% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 483 students (3.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 464 more women than men received degrees from College of Lake County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Lake County is hispanic or latino (2,043 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,584 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Lake County is Liberal Arts & Sciences (830 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (35 degrees) and Medical Assistant (20 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Lake County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (622 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,596 degrees), and Human Sciences (152 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Lake County are Registered nurses (1,508,086 people), Medical & health services managers (171,230 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,012 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,474 people), and Other managers (142,406 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (622 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,596 degrees), Human Sciences (152 degrees), Precision Production (124 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (127 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Lake County are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County are Mechanical Technologies (622 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,596 degrees), Human Sciences (152 degrees), Precision Production (124 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (127 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Lake County are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,645,739 people), Elementary & secondary schools (440,220 people), Outpatient care centers (300,745 people), Offices of physicians (210,390 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (200,416 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Lake County.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
830 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
35 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of Lake County was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 830 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at College of Lake County according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,046

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,510

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,046 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County, which is 0.815 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,510).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Lake County by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 609 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.623 times less than the 978 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 978 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.61 times more than the 609 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23% of students graduating from College of Lake County completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (47.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at College of Lake County is Female and White (47.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,043 degrees awarded
White
1,584 degrees awarded
Black or African American
302 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Lake County is hispanic or latino (2,043 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,584 degrees).

3.86% of degree recipients (176 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,012 degrees awarded
White Male
1,656 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Lake County is white female (2,012 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,656 degrees).

Operations

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at nearly $3.42M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.31M (185%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, College of Lake County had a total salary expenditure of 186M. College of Lake County employs 216 Instructors. Most academics at College of Lake County are Female Instructor (118), and Male Instructor (98).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County are: Management, with 124 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 105 employees, and Service with 84 employees.

Endowment

$3.42M

2024 Endowment

8.91%

growth from 2023

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at about $3.42M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Lake County grew 8.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.99M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of Lake County (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$85.7M

2024 Salaries

5.09%

growth from 2023

In 2024, College of Lake County paid a median of $85.7M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($186M) and a 5.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.82% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.24% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.7M

Instructional Salaries

216

Number of Employees

In 2024, College of Lake County paid a total of $24.7M to 216 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County were Management with 124 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 105 employees, and Service with 84 employees.

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