by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at College of Lake County, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $356 for each credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $482 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $356 | $482 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at College of Lake County are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $925 in-state and $925 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,944 | $13,475 |
| Fees | $925 | $925 |
| Total | $10,869 | $14,400 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
This is how tuition at College of Lake County has changed 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 0.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $14,505 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at College of Lake County, take a look at the College of Lake County Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the College of Lake County Tuition & Fees page.