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The College of Lake County, established in 1967, is a 2-year community college. The college enrolls over 15,000 students every year. Students have a wide range of academic programs from which to choose, including GED and adult basic education, credit and non-credit programs, and specialized services for businesses and contract training. Apart from this, continuing education and online education programs are also offered.
College of Lake County’s sports teams go by the name of Lancers, and the team colors are blue and silver. These teams compete in more than 10 intercollegiate sports including women's basketball, softball, tennis, cross-country, soccer, and volleyball, as well as men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, cross-country, and tennis.
College Of Lake County is in a medium-sized suburb, in Grayslake, IL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at College Of Lake County earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mechanics and repair.
All qualified applicants are admitted as College Of Lake County offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at College Of Lake County are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 16,010 students (9,647 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at College Of Lake County.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Lake County
19351 W Washington St.
Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
General Phone: (847) 543-2000
http://WWW.CLCILLINOIS.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 519 | liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, library assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 313 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer repair, industrial mechanics, autobody repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 240 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 154 | phlebotomy, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental hygienist, medical coding, surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Office and Administration | 144 | administrative assistant, office data entry, office management |
| Science | 91 | biological and physical sciences |
| Law | 62 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 45 | medical billing, medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 42 | computer networking, web design, computer security, information technology, computer applications programming, system administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security services management |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | CAD and design, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, quality control tech |
| Business and Management | 28 | sales, accounting, small business management, accounting technology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training, waiter/waittress |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | teacher aide, early childhood education, ESL instruction |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care provider, social work |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding, machinist |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 12 | landscaping, floristry, turf management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | substance abuse counseling |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | forest technology |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Lake County in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 947 | 43 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 729 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Lake County had a total enrollment of 16,010 students (9,647 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Grayslake, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,232 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Lake County participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 769400)
College Of Lake County has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 65 | 71 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 91 | $79,330 | 100 | $76,775 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $79,330 | 100 | $76,775 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 11 | 12 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Securities Services Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Lake County Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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