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CLC at a glance

16:1

student to faculty ratio

40

liberal arts and career-focused associate degrees

115

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Largest gift in CLC history as $6 million fuels student success

CLC received a $6 million gift from Schreiber Philanthropy. The gift helps with CLC's goal of reducing barriers to degree completion.
  • Cover of the 2025-2026 Prairie Voices magazine

    Prairie Voices recognized for excellence

    Prairie Voices at College of Lake County has been recognized as an “Excellent” magazine by the National Council of Teachers of English. Join CLC for an open-to-the public reading and reception 6-8 p.m. ThursdayApril 30Grayslake CampusRoom A011.
  • CLC student apprentice working at the Gurnee Police Department.

    Criminal Justice students get paid to serve in rare apprenticeship program

    While most criminal justice students learn policing in a classroomsome College of Lake County students are already flying drones on the job and on the clock through a unique apprentice program with the Gurnee Police Department.
  • A maker shares her innovation with attendees at Makers Faire Lake County

    Unleash your creativity at Maker Faire Lake County

    Creative minds are invited to wow the crowd with their talents at the 6th annual Maker Faire Lake County SaturdayApril 18 at College of Lake County’s Grayslake Campus. Submit your application to be a maker!