Description

The College of Lake County, in the Chicago suburb of Grayslake, Illinois, serves students with different educational needs, and of different backgrounds.

Like most community colleges, CLC offers numerous standard courses and programs leading to associate’s degrees or certificates in such areas as the arts, health sciences, math, business and social sciences.

However, Lake County also offers programs for students whose needs fall outside these more conventional parameters.

For example, there is a program for adults over age 50 that includes classes, lectures and tours in subjects ranging from art history to current events to computers.

At the opposite end of the age spectrum is a kid’s college, which offers enrichment and academic classes for children ages 6 to 16.

Numerous continuing and adult-education options may be explored at Lake County as well.

Lake County’s sessions also include less traditional options to accommodate those with certain scheduling needs. For example, a three-week intercession allows students to complete a course for credit in a shortened amount of time.

Lake County’s student services are also quite accommodating. In addition to academic advising and a career services center, there are numerous other forms of support for students of different backgrounds.

For example, there is a women’s services center specifically designed to provide academic and emotional support to female students. There is also a wellness center, a massage therapy clinic and a prevention services program for those at risk for substance abuse.

In addition to tuition payment plans, the College of Lake County offers federal work-study, loans, grants and scholarships to eligible students needing financial assistance.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$6,160

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,148

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

18,092

Students

Total Students
18,092

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
35%
Part-Time
65%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
3%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
6%
Caucasian
52%
Latino
25%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

Illinois
97%
Other
3%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%