College of Lake County
The College of Lake County (CLC) is located in Grayslake, Illinois. This community college serves around 15,000 students and is an important part of the community. It has many career programs, non-credit career development programs, and associate’s degree programs for students to choose from. CLC is a community college that always does its best to provide the best educational opportunities for its students. Students at this college can expect a good learning environment that will give them the best tools to succeed in all of their academic endeavors. Whether students are pursuing associate’s degrees or they are looking into career-focused certificate opportunities, this school will be a great choice.
CLC has a renowned nursing program that has been helping prospective nurses to realize their dreams for many years. There are three nursing program options for students to consider. Students can choose from pursuing the Certified Nurse Assisting, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) transfer programs. The BSN program will allow students to transfer to a different college to finish getting their bachelor’s degrees. CLC’s nursing program is thorough and will always give nurses the skills that they need in order to succeed. The program is approved by the Illinois Board of Nursing. It is also fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students14,590 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
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19 miles away |
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College of DuPage
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Elgin Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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William Rainey Harper College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Joliet Junior College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Moraine Valley Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Oakton Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Triton College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Waubonsee Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1979 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $115/credit | |
| In State Students | $297/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $401/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,175 | $13,365 | $18,045 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,050 | $20,790 | $28,070 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,375 | $37,125 | $50,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 44% of College of Lake County's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,140 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $539 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,094 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $2,418 |
| Federal Student Loans | 6% | $4,458 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,275
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,914 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,899 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,063 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,226 |
| Over $110,000$8,453 |
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Student Population
14,590
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,971
Women
6,619
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
40% |
|
Hispanic |
40% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
