College of Lake County

www.clcillinois.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,835

7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,785

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,290

32.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.3%

449 Graduates

About

College of Lake County is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Lake County were Liberal Arts & Sciences (960 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (34 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (34 degrees).

In 2023, 4,814 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Lake County. 51.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,010 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,856 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,835, which is $−4,418 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of Lake County was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 329 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,835, which is $4,418 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,785.

In 2023, 34% 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

$3,835

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at College of Lake County was $3,835. The cost of tuition at College of Lake County is $−4,418 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,785

2023 Value

7.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of Lake County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,785. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of Lake County grew by 7.43%.

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

$13,500

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Lake County was of $13,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 27.9% between 2022 and 2023.

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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at College of Lake County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.9% with respect to 2022, when 43% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of Lake County was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 329 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of Lake County had a total enrollment of 12,290 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 4,040 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,250. This means that 32.9% 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 47.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.1% White, 6.54% Black or African American, 5.5% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.122% 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 (23%), followed by White Male (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (18.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Lake County in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,290 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 4,040 and the part-time enrollment is 8,250. This means that 32.9% of students enrolled at College of Lake County are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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%

2023 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,850 enrolled students
White
3,820 enrolled students
Black or African American
804 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Lake County is 47.6% Hispanic or Latino, 31.1% White, 6.54% Black or African American, 5.5% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.122% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 460 students (3.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 164 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 (2,010 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,856 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Lake County is Liberal Arts & Sciences (960 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (34 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (34 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (610 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,852 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (188 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (613,198 people), Other managers (160,781 people), Computer occupations, all other (126,948 people), Computer & information systems managers (118,393 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (108,787 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (610 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,852 degrees), Engineering Technologies (188 degrees), Human Sciences (85 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (400 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County are Mechanical Technologies (610 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,852 degrees), Engineering Technologies (188 degrees), Human Sciences (85 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (400 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (282,002 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,758 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (94,877 people), Computer Systems Design (94,542 people), and Construction (62,104 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
874 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
119 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Lake County was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 874 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of Lake County according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,325

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,489

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,325 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County, which is 0.934 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,489).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 742 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.679 times less than the 1,092 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,092 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.47 times more than the 742 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% 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, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at College of Lake County is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.01% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,010 degrees awarded
White
1,856 degrees awarded
Black or African American
295 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Lake County is hispanic or latino (2,010 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,856 degrees).

4.38% of degree recipients (211 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,089 degrees awarded
White Male
973 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
921 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Lake County is hispanic or latino female (1,089 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (973 degrees).

Operations

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at nearly $3.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.85M (123%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, College of Lake County had a total salary expenditure of 178M. College of Lake County employs 216 Instructors. Most academics at College of Lake County are Female Instructor (114), and Male Instructor (102).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County are: Management, with 120 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 108 employees, and Service with 88 employees.

Endowment

$3.14M

2023 Endowment

9.43%

growth from 2022

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at about $3.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Lake County grew 9.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.66M 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 Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$81.6M

2023 Salaries

4.82%

growth from 2022

In 2023, College of Lake County paid a median of $81.6M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($178M) and a 4.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.24% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.75% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.4M

Instructional Salaries

216

Number of Employees

In 2023, College of Lake County paid a total of $24.4M to 216 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

216 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

120 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Lake County was Instructor with 216 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County were Management with 120 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 108 employees, and Service with 88 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Lake County was Female Instructor with 114 employees, and Male Instructor with 102 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Lake County.

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