Head Coach
Tim Bowen
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About College of Lake County Basketball
You need to show up ready to compete at the NJCAA level. College of Lake County doesn't develop baseline skills, it sharpens players who already know the game. Head coach Tim Bowen runs a program in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference that demands serious commitment. You'll face tough competition every practice, every film session, every game. The junior college route is your accelerator, not your safety net. You prove yourself here, and you move up. Bowen builds players who transfer to four-year programs with momentum. His teams play with pace and purpose. You'll log meaningful minutes against quality opponents. You'll develop habits that stick. But none of that happens if you walk in unprepared. You need footwork. You need basketball IQ. You need conditioning that lets you dominate the fourth quarter. College of Lake County rewards players who take their development seriously before they arrive. This is your proving ground. The NJCAA is watching. Four- year coaches are watching. You either show up ready to earn, or you waste a year catching up. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$7,280/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
9,420
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,280 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,971 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,211 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,115 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,963 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,881 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,420
- Average net price
- $7,280 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,901 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $14,792 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Illinois Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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College of DuPage
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Location Glen Ellyn, IL | Enrollment 16,114 | Avg. net price $5,165 |
College of Lake County
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Location Waukegan, IL | Enrollment 9,420 | Avg. net price $7,280 |
Elgin Community College
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 6,648 | Avg. net price $6,286 |
Harper College
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Location Prospect Heights, IL | Enrollment 9,313 | Avg. net price $10,058 |
Joliet Junior College
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 9,306 | Avg. net price $4,588 |
McHenry County College
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Location Crystal Lake, IL | Enrollment 4,691 | Avg. net price $11,434 |
Moraine Valley Community College
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Location Palos Hills, IL | Enrollment 7,490 | Avg. net price $3,887 |
Oakton Community College
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Location Skokie, IL | Enrollment 6,072 | Avg. net price $3,948 |
Triton College
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Location River Grove, IL | Enrollment 6,902 | Avg. net price $3,243 |
Waubonsee Community College
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Location Sugar Grove, IL | Enrollment 5,721 | Avg. net price $2,551 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of Lake County JUCO?
Yes, College of Lake County is a JUCO program in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for College of Lake County men's basketball.
What conference is College of Lake County in?
College of Lake County competes in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at College of Lake County?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,280 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at College of Lake County?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,420 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to College of Lake County?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to College of Lake County
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.