College of Lake County

www.clcillinois.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,500

2.46% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$3,940

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

9.44%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

11,854

33.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

32.4%

367 Graduates

About

College of Lake County is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IL. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at College of Lake County were N/A.

In 2020, 4,492 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Lake County. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,030 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1656 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,500, which is $−4,480 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Lake County is $3,500, which is $−4,480 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,940.

In 2020, 27% 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

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at College of Lake County was $3,500. The cost of tuition at College of Lake County is $−4,480 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$3,940

2020 Value

1.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 College of Lake County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,940. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of College of Lake County grew by 1.57%.

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

$5,460

Room and Board

$1,204

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Lake County was of $5,460 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,204. The cost of room and board increased by 2.25% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.38% 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

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

27% of undergraduate students at College of Lake County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 12.5% with respect to 2019, when 24% 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.

9.44%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at College of Lake County was 9.44%, which represents 39 out of the 413 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 has a total enrollment of 11,854 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 3,966 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,888. This means that 33.5% 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 41.4% Hispanic or Latino, 38.2% White, 5.88% Asian, 5.79% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0928% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of Lake County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.6%) and White Female (18.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Lake County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,854 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Lake County is 3,966 and the part-time enrollment is 7,888. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at College of Lake County are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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

69%

2020 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 69%. 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

Hispanic or Latino
4,911
White
4,524
Asian
697

The enrolled student population at College of Lake County is 41.4% Hispanic or Latino, 38.2% White, 5.88% Asian, 5.79% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0928% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 454 students (3.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 514 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 (2,030 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1656 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at College of Lake County is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (491 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,211 degrees), and Human Sciences (89 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (151,123 people), Other managers (84,089 people), Registered nurses (43,709 people), Physicians (42,291 people), and Postsecondary teachers (38,754 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Lake County are Mechanical Technologies (491 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,211 degrees), Human Sciences (89 degrees), Agriculture (52 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (155 degrees).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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 (281,847 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (129,779 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (107,446 people), Computer Systems Design (49,968 people), and Construction (49,179 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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at College of Lake County was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,989

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

2,503

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,989 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County, which is 0.795 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,503).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 874 degrees were awarded to men at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.669 times less than the 1306 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 1306 degrees were awarded to women at College of Lake County in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.49 times more than the 874 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 9% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at College of Lake County is Female and Hispanic or Latino (42.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 3.54% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,030 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,656 degrees awarded
Asian
241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Lake County is white (2,030 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1656 degrees).

3.74% of degree recipients (168 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,065 degrees awarded
White Male
965 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
934 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Lake County is white female (1,065 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (965 degrees).

Operations

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at nearly $2.16M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.93M (136%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, College of Lake County had a total salary expenditure of $192M. College of Lake County employs 206 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at College of Lake County are Female Instructors (108), Male Instructors(98), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County are: Service, with 101 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 93 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees.

Endowment

$2.16M

2020 Endowment

36.6%

growth from 2019

College of Lake County has an endowment valued at about $2.16M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of College of Lake County grew 36.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.26M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, College of Lake County received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$74.7M

2020 Salaries

7.87%

growth from 2019

In 2020, College of Lake County paid a median of $74.7M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($192M) and a 7.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.57% growth from 2018 and a 0.393% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.6M

Instructional Salaries

206

Number of Employees

In 2020, College of Lake County paid a total of $21.6M to 206 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

206 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Lake County were Instructor with 206 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Lake County were Service with 101 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 93 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Lake County was Female Instructor with 108 employees, and Male Instructor with 98 employees.

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