College of Lake County (CLC) is a public community college located in Grayslake, Illinois, founded in 1967 with classes beginning in 1969. Serving approximately 16,000 students annually across three campuses in Grayslake, Waukegan, and Vernon Hills, CLC offers associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs in more than 140 areas of study. The college serves Lake County residents with a broad range of academic pathways, including transfer preparation to four-year universities and career-focused technical programs in healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and business. CLC's Lancers athletics program competes in the Illinois Skyway Conference as a member of the NJCAA Division II, offering 12 intercollegiate sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. The college is known for its commitment to accessibility and affordability, with in-district tuition among the lowest in the Chicago metropolitan area. CLC holds full accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission and maintains strong workforce partnerships with regional employers in the vibrant Lake County economy.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$10,262
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,400
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
