by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at College of Lake County, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of Lake County were $10,869 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $14,400. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $925 in-state and $925 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,944 | $13,475 |
| Fees | $925 | $925 |
| Total | $10,869 | $14,400 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will College of Lake County cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how College of Lake County costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, College of Lake County sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the College of Lake County Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at College of Lake County has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,016 | $12,208 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,226 | $12,502 |
| One Year Ago | $9,872 | $13,377 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,944 | $13,475 |
The chart here shows how tuition at College of Lake County has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 0.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $14,505 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.13%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,317. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.96%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $14,970.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,317 | $14,970 |
| In 2 Years | $11,784 | $15,563 |
| In 3 Years | $12,270 | $16,179 |
| In 4 Years | $12,776 | $16,819 |
| In 5 Years | $13,303 | $17,485 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $63,531, or close to $48,147 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at College of Lake County, go to the College of Lake County Financial Aid page.
