# College of Lake County

> College of Lake County is a public college in Grayslake, IL, with 9,420 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,280 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 29%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $47,162.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/college-of-lake-county-610
- Location: Grayslake, IL, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.clcillinois.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 146472
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $4,901 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,792 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $7,280 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26.8% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 29% |
| First-year retention rate | 72% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $47,162 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 9,420 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is College of Lake County tuition?

In-state tuition at College of Lake County is $4,901 and out-of-state tuition is $14,792 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,280 a year.

### What is the average net price at College of Lake County?

The average net price at College of Lake County, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,280 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at College of Lake County?

29% of first-time, full-time students at College of Lake County graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to College of Lake County?

The closest matches are Oakton Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/college-of-lake-county-610. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.