Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes
1225 Tri-State Parkway, Suite 560
Gurnee, IL 60031

Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes is one of more than 30 satellite campuses that are part of the main Columbia College based in Missouri. At this Illinois college, working adults can easily return to school, thanks to a flexible schedule and affordable degree programs.

On campus degree programs at Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes include an associate degree in general studies and bachelor degree programs in business, criminal justice, human services, psychology, management information systems, and general studies. Online options include more than dozen undergraduate programs, as well as graduate degree programs in business administration, teaching, and criminal justice.

Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes makes it easy for adults with full-time jobs and families to return to school. Whether students choose to take classes on campus or online, during the evening or on weekends, they will have all the resources they need to succeed.

Quick Facts:

• At Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes, students attend class only once or twice a week.


• Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes offers evening, Saturday, and online classes.


• The student/faculty ratio at Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes is 18 to 1.


• Students need only complete a one-page application to be considered for admission at Columbia College at Lake County/Great Lakes.