College of Lake County

www.clcillinois.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,500

2021 Average Net Price

$5,486

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.52%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

12,117

31.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.5%

360 Graduates

About

College of Lake County is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Lake County were Liberal Arts & Sciences (792 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (130 degrees), and Registered Nursing (66 degrees).

In 2021, 3,676 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Lake County. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,587 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,399 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,500, which is $−4,468 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,500, which is $−4,468 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,486.

In 2021, 35% 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

$3,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of Lake County was $3,500. The cost of tuition at College of Lake County is $−4,468 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,486

2021 Value

39.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of Lake County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,486. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of Lake County grew by 39.2%.

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

$10,556

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Lake County was of $10,556 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 93.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.65% 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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at College of Lake County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 29.6% with respect to 2020, when 27% 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.

1.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of Lake County was 1.52%, which represents 6 out of the 395 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 12,117 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 3,800 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,317. This means that 31.4% 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 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.6% White, 6.77% Black or African American, 5.41% Asian, 2.92% Two or More Races, 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of Lake County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.4%) and White Female (18.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Lake County in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,117 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 3,800 and the part-time enrollment is 8,317. This means that 31.4% of students enrolled at College of Lake County are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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%

2021 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 (60%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
5,414 enrolled students
White
4,195 enrolled students
Black or African American
820 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Lake County is 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, 34.6% White, 6.77% Black or African American, 5.41% Asian, 2.92% Two or More Races, 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 461 students (3.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 598 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 white (1,587 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1399 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Lake County is Liberal Arts & Sciences (792 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (130 degrees) and Registered Nursing (66 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (330 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,475 degrees), and Human Sciences (63 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,372,241 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (186,432 people), Medical & health services managers (163,326 people), Physicians (145,671 people), and Pharmacists (138,699 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (330 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,475 degrees), Human Sciences (63 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (130 degrees), and Health (1,079 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County are Mechanical Technologies (330 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,475 degrees), Human Sciences (63 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (130 degrees), and Health (1,079 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,564,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (470,909 people), Outpatient care centers (254,755 people), Offices of physicians (222,447 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (204,490 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
792 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
130 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Lake County was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 792 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

1,539

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,137

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,539 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,137).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 592 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.693 times less than the 854 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 854 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.44 times more than the 592 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% 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, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of Lake County is Female and Asian (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 5% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,587 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,399 degrees awarded
Black or African American
193 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Lake County is white (1,587 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1399 degrees).

3.97% of degree recipients (146 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
877 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
829 degrees awarded
White Male
710 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Lake County is white female (877 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (829 degrees).

Operations

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at nearly $2.66M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 339k (12.7%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, College of Lake County had a total salary expenditure of 203M. College of Lake County employs 217 Instructors. Most academics at College of Lake County are Female Instructor (115), and Male Instructor (102).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 105 employees, Service, with 98 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees.

Endowment

$2.66M

2021 Endowment

23.2%

growth from 2020

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at about $2.66M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Lake County grew 23.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.63M 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

$71.9M

2021 Salaries

3.75%

decline from 2020

In 2021, College of Lake County paid a median of $71.9M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($203M) and a 3.75% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.9M

Instructional Salaries

217

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of Lake County paid a total of $22.9M to 217 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

217 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

105 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Lake County was Instructor with 217 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 105 employees, Service with 98 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Lake County was Female Instructor with 115 employees, and Male Instructor with 102 employees.

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