C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

71/100 · earnings-weighted

College of Lake County

2-Year Public

📍 Grayslake, Illinois 60030

🌐 www.clcillinois.edu/

College of Lake County — tuition $9,872 in-state, $13,377 out-of-state

Outcomes

53/100

Affordability

B+

81/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

44/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

12,290

Total Enrollment

38%

Graduation Rate

72%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,785

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near College of Lake County ▼

8% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$360,598

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,417

1-Year Change

+8.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at College of Lake County, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,424

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$36,407

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,735

Median debt at graduation

37.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

24.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at College of Lake County

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$72,472	$77,242	-4%	#603 of 962	#777	$11,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$50,103	$69,644	+7%	#179 of 560	#237	—
Engineering	—	$67,391	-8%	#45 of 53	#41	—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$63,080	$61,864	+-0%	#145 of 237	#165	—
Biological and Physical Sciences	$37,724	$49,153	-2%	#50 of 85	#44	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$33,413	$46,315	+5%	#261 of 947	#367	$6,461
Culinary Arts and Related Services	—	$43,967	+11%	#16 of 96	#25	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $360,598
Avg rent near campus: $2,417/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60073 (6.5% cap, Round Lake)

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🏆 Where College of Lake County Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Medical Reception/Receptionist

of 7 schools

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Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)

of 43 schools

🥉

Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations

of 5 schools

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

of 15 schools

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

of 100 schools

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

of 58 schools

#19

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$9,872	$13,377

Financial Aid

55%

Receive Any Aid

44%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,785

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,109
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,673
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,505
$110,001+	$9,823

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,587 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 587 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 335 grads/yr Medical Reception/Receptionist 225 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 215 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 197 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 152 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 135 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 118 grads/yr Information Technology 93 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 71 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 63 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 45 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 37 grads/yr Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations 36 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 34 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 33 grads/yr Engineering, General 31 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 28 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from College of Lake County's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers

$66k/yr 1,558,400 jobs

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants

$45k/yr 850,000 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Student Demographics

12,290

Total Students

56%

Women

61%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%

Hispanic 48%

Black 7%

Asian 6%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 8%

With Family 92%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,032 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 61%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at College of Lake County?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend College of Lake County?

Tuition at College of Lake County is $9,872 for in-state students and $13,377 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,785.

What is the graduation rate at College of Lake County?

The graduation rate at College of Lake County is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is College of Lake County a good school?

College of Lake County has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend College of Lake County?

College of Lake County has a total enrollment of 12,290 students.

Is there rental demand near College of Lake County?

Yes! Approximately 8% of students at College of Lake County live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,032 students who need rental housing near campus.

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