College of Lake County

College of Lake County is a public school in a suburban setting in Grayslake, Illinois. College of Lake County was founded in 1967 and now enrolls around 14,193 students a year, including 14,203 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at College of Lake County! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of College of Lake County's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? College of Lake County students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at College of Lake County, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? College of Lake County has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of Lake County on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at College of Lake County on the Student Life page.

Is College of Lake County a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what College of Lake County offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of Lake County

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at College of Lake County, around 70% are still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook College of Lake County Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Lake County

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Lake County. Based on this information, how does College of Lake County sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is College of Lake County a good school for you?

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Where is College of Lake County?

College of Lake County is located in the suburban setting of Grayslake, Illinois, less than an hour from Chicago and Milwaukee.

If you want to see College of Lake County for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Grayslake, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of Lake County and Grayslake are like without leaving home.

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