College Profile: College of Lake County
College of Lake County is a two-year community college in Grayslake, Illinois. The main campus opened in 1967. Satellite campuses are also open throughout Lake County, Illinois. The first president was Christopher B. Smith. Richard W. Fonté was president until 2007, when he resigned to accept another position at the college. Jim Rock is serving as interim president while the college's Board of Trustees conducts a new presidential search. The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a wide range of academic program choices to meet students' educational needs. CLC's program areas include credit programs to prepare students for transfer or career entry; GED and adult basic education; non-credit offerings for personal or career development; and contract training and specialized services for businesses. Each semester, CLC serves about 16,000 students, with more than 80 percent enrolled in transfer or career preparation programs. A slight majority of students attend evening classes, keeping the campuses almost equally busy day and night. CLC plays a fervent role in the surrounding area by holding many annual competitions and conventions. In 1967, Sondra Schmidt founded Lake County Community College (LCCC), which was renamed College of Lake County in 1975. Major contributors during the first few years of the College of Lake County were Dr. Brian Wang and Lake County Board Chair Brad Weinberger who both oversaw both the construction and the financing of the project. In 1976, after a push by board of trustee president Peter Klein, the Lakeshore Campus was established in downtown Waukegan to provide overflow space for the College of Lake County in Grayslake. The Lakeshore Campus is (2008-2009) undergoing major renovation and additions. Under the direction of Anna Shustitzky, the College of Lake County established the Southlake Educational Education Center, as of May 2008, officially Southlake Campus, in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and Great Lakes Center on the Great Lakes Naval Base. Both Southlake Campus and Naval Center provide easy access to courses at the their sites. For the convenience of students, CLC may schedule courses at extension sites throughout Lake County. The College as well has improved and expanded registration for all coursework and expanded integration for completing select courses online. A 2006 addition next to the Grayslake campus is the University Center of Lake County, a consortium of four-year colleges offering the opportunity for local residents to complete add to their education begun at CLC or elsewhere. The Center is not officially part of CLC, but its presence offers a great opportunity for CLC students and other local residents to pursue further education without relocating or commuting a greater distance. Currently, universities with classes offered at the University Center include Benedictine University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Concordia University Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Kendall College, National-Louis University, North Park University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Roosevelt University, Saint Xavier University, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and University of Illinois at Springfield. The College of Lake County's John C. Murphy Memorial Library, named after the first chairperson of the Communication Arts, Humanities, and Fine Arts Division, honors one of CLC's earliest teachers and leaders with a collection of over 110,000 books and 900 periodical titles. Computers in the reference area provide access to databases, many of which are also accessible from off campus. The library's Audiovisual Department provides students with access to over 3,000 films and videotapes, 7,000 audio products, and hundreds of other media.
847-543-2000 (general)
847-543-2062 (financial aid)
847-543-2061 (admissions)
General Information
Other Names |
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Type |
Public, 2-year |
Control |
Public |
Size |
10,000 - 19,999 |
Campus Setting |
Suburb: Large |
Calendar System |
Semester |
Title IV Eligibility |
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
Relgious Affiliation |
Not applicable |
College Student Services Offered
Yes |
Remedial Services | Yes |
Academic/career counseling service |
Yes |
Employment services for students | Yes |
Placement services for completers |
Yes |
On-campus day care for students' children | |
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College Special Learning Opportunities
No |
ROTC | Yes |
Distance learning opportunities |
No |
ROTC: Army | Yes |
Study abroad |
No |
ROTC: Navy | Yes |
Weekend/evening college |
No |
ROTC: Air Force | |
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Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
More info
College of Lake County Website
Wikipedia
Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
Yes |
Admission test scores |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Not applicable |
Applicants (most recent fall period)
Admissions (most recent fall period)
Percentage of Students Submitting Test Scores
SAT Percentile Scores
ACT Percentile Scores
Percentage Receiving Financial Aid
Average Amount of Financial Aid Received
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergraduates
Average Tuition for Full-Time Graduates
Comprehensive Fee for Full-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Graduates
Student Body
27,293 |
Student Body Size | No |
On-Campus Housing |
0 |
Fall Applicants | 0 |
Total Dormitory Capacity |
0 |
Fall Admissions | |
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Geography
Gender
Ethnicity
College Levels Offered
Yes |
Less than one year certificate | Yes |
One but less than two years certificate |
Yes |
Associate's degree | No |
Two but less than 4 years certificate |
No |
Bachelor's degree | No |
Postbaccalaureate certificate |
No |
Master's degree | No |
Post-master's certificate |
No |
Doctor's degree | No |
First-professional degree |
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| No |
First-professional certificate |
All Academic Programs
- Natural Resources Management and Policy.
- Small Business Administration/Management.
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist.
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
- Criminal Justice/Police Science.
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations.
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
- Chemical Technology/Technician.
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications.
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management.
- Accounting.
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant.
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
- Library Assistant/Technician.
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping.
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD.
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
- Child Care Provider/Assistant.
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Office Management and Supervision.
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
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