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CLC at a glance

16:1

student to faculty ratio

49

liberal arts and career-focused associate degrees

128

short-term certificates

Why College of Lake County?

Between investing in your future and learning new skills, CLC has it all.

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We embrace and support diversity.  Welcome to CLC's vibrant community with common goals and individual support.

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Take advantage of financial aid, scholarships, on-campus jobs, internships and apprenticeships. Save approximately $30,000 in tuition and fees when you start at CLC.

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College of Lake County secures $3.5 million equity grant to create clean energy jobs

A $3.5 million grant, part of the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will support the creation of a pipeline of workers into the clean energy sector.