A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at College of Lake County are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
34%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Lake County with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of Lake County has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,037
|
| Women |
6,614
|
College of Lake County serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 39.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146472 IPEDS survey data for College of Lake County.