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CLC at a glance
15:1
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.
Welcoming environment
Dip your toe into the college pool. Our classes are small, faculty and staff are friendly and the support is amazing.
Supportive services
Get to graduation more directly with your personal Academic Success Advisor. Study better towards clearer goals!
Engaging experiences
On campus or online, there are plenty of ways to get the full college experience. From sports to galleries we have it all for you at CLC.
Strong partnerships
In CLC, you find a partner who wants to see your business succeed. Together, we make Lake County stronger and more prosperous.
What's happening
Explore news and updates from around the college.
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A POP! of color in the Lakeshore halls
Artist Jason Messinger created three ceramic tile murals for the Lakeshore Student Center. He hopes to bring a joyful, uplifting energy to those walking the halls.
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A POP! of color in the Lakeshore halls
Artist Jason Messinger created three ceramic tile murals for the Lakeshore Student Center. He hopes to bring a joyful, uplifting energy to those walking the halls. -
Access the power of technology for free
Thanks to a donation from Meridian Group International, a technology and equipment finance solutions provider, 100 students were able to kick off the semester with a free laptop computer. -
Collaborative campaign unites community colleges
CLC is a partner in the Illinois Community College Marketing Collaborative, a statewide branding initiative that will create a comprehensive community college brand. -
$1.3 million trains healthcare workers
Alicia Petro saw firsthand the growing need for healthcare workers. She decided to shift her career to nursing and is one of many CLC students pursuing a healthcare career at a lower cost because of PATH.