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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,632

Cost of attendance at College of Lake County in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,824

Cost of attendance at College of Lake County in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at College of Lake County was $5,486. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at College of Lake County

College of Lake County net price calculator

$5,486

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of College of Lake County for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $5,486 $1,546 (39%) $5,118 $5,633 $7,694 $10,043
2021 $3,940 $63 (2%) $3,802 $4,248 $6,557 $8,978
2020 $4,003 $133 (3%) $3,742 $4,136 $6,232 $7,667 $8,974
2019 $3,870 $405 (9%) $3,552 $4,258 $6,433 $8,178 $8,895
2018 $4,275 $440 (9%) $2,914 $3,899 $6,063 $8,226 $8,453
2017 $4,715 $125 (3%) $3,514 $4,085 $6,277 $8,496 $9,091
2016 $4,590 $25 $3,314 $3,778 $6,108 $8,479 $8,757
2015 $4,615 $416 (10%) $3,710 $4,326 $6,447 $8,542 $8,846
2014 $4,199 -- $3,304 $4,116 $6,469 $8,336 $8,490

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of College of Lake County's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,732 No change $9,632 $14,840 $1,260
2021 $25,732 $5,894 (30%) $9,632 $14,840 $1,260
2020 $19,838 $532 (3%) $9,422 $9,212 $1,204
2019 $19,306 $294 (2%) $9,212 $8,918 $1,176
2018 $19,012 $168 $8,960 $8,792 $1,260
2017 $18,844 $210 (1%) $8,736 $8,680 $1,428
2016 $18,634 $756 (4%) $8,358 $8,680 $1,596
2015 $17,878 $658 (4%) $7,770 $8,540 $1,568
2014 $17,220 $196 (1%) $7,252 $8,400 $1,568
2013 $17,024 -- $7,252 $8,232 $1,540

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
College of Lake County estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,260.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, College of Lake County estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,284
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,284
How much is College of Lake County application fees?
College of Lake County does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
College of Lake County offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

College of Lake County cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $322 Not Available
For out-of-state students $436 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by College of Lake County during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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