Tuition and Fees
Local & lower cost
Pay less in tuition and fees at CLC! Part of our operating costs are supported by funds from local taxpayers and the state of Illinois, which keeps your costs much lower compared to private schools or public four-year colleges.
Tuition and fees are subject to change through action by the CLC Board of Trustees or by the calculation of out-of-district fees in accordance with the state formula.
Smart investment
Save $30,000 in tuition and fees on average when you enroll at CLC for two years before transferring to an Illinois public university to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Source: CLC Community Impact Report 2024
Current tuition & fees
Cost of attendance
Here are sample budgets to give you an idea on how much it costs to attend CLC for an entire year as a full-time student based on various living situations. There will be minor variations in these figures based on tuition adjustments or changes in federal guidelines. These basic budget figures are considered to determine financial aid eligibility.
Cost estimator
Current and prospective students and their families can use our cost estimator to approximate their yearly CLC tuition and expenses. Estimated net price after grants and scholarships equals your estimated total cost of attendance minus your estimated total grant aid.
Estimated total cost of attendance includes:
- estimated tuition and fees
- estimated room and board charges (rooming accommodations and meals)
- estimated cost of books and supplies
- estimated other expenses (personal expenses, transportation, etc.)
Use the cost estimator to compare the net price between different colleges and universities.