College of Lake County

College of Lake County Overview

College of Lake County is a public school in a suburban setting in Grayslake, Illinois. College of Lake County was founded in 1967 and enrolls 17,577 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at College of Lake County

Are you interested in 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.

College of Lake County does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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.

2022 College of Lake County Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered

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Is College of Lake County a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what College of Lake County offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of Lake County

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It guages how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 70% of students who start at College of Lake County return the next 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 Outcomes for College of Lake County Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with College of Lake County directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of Lake County

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

For information on College of Lake County's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! 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 would like 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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