Crystal Lake is a city in Illinois and it is the county seat of McHenry county. Its population is 39,829. There are 5 colleges near Crystal Lake, Illinois - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Crystal Lake. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 54,497 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,530 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County College 2.5 miles from Crystal Lake |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,399 ($10,392) | Not Offered | 9,399 | 25 to 1 |
| Elgin Community College 14.9 miles from Crystal Lake |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,516 ($7,140) | Not Offered | 10,251 | 21 to 1 |
| William Rainey Harper College 17.0 miles from Crystal Lake |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,874 ($10,062) | Not Offered | 13,988 | 21 to 1 |
| College of Lake County 18.5 miles from Crystal Lake |
Public 2-4 years |
$14,400 ($10,869) | Not Offered | 12,530 | 16 to 1 |
| Oakton College 26.1 miles from Crystal Lake |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,462 ($10,446) | Not Offered | 8,329 | 14 to 1 |
