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College of Lake County SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate71.1%

CLC’s 71% acceptance rate and test-optional policy mean your main question is not whether a score is required for admission. Your goal should be to start college in the strongest position: keep your grades steady, confirm any placement or program requirements, and use SAT or ACT prep only if scores serve a specific purpose.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

College of Lake County facts and stats

Quick Facts

College of Lake County enrolls about 12,530 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. CLC has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Grayslake, IL

Undergrad Enrollment12,530

Freshman Retention72%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key College of Lake County application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional CLC, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore, then pick the latest fall test date whose scores will arrive before CLC’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

CLC is a public college with in-state tuition of $9,944 and out-of-state tuition of $13,475. As you compare costs, factor in housing, books, personal expenses, and any aid you may receive.

In-State Tuition$9,944

Out-of-State Tuition$13,475

Room and Board$16,800

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At College of Lake County, students charged the out-of-state tuition rate pay $13,475 before living costs. CLC lists a lower tuition rate of $9,944 for qualifying students, and room and board is $16,800. Actual costs will depend on tuition classification, housing choices, fees, and financial need.