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Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Oakton College

Oakton College is a public community college with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie, Illinois. It was established in 1969 in Morton Grove, Illinois and moved to its current locations in 1980.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,183

Net price

6,072

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,183

Average net price

$3,985

In-state tuition

$12,462

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,410

Books & supplies

$11,431

Total cost of attendance

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

0%

Students with federal loans

$5,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,847
$30–48K
$5,084
$48–75K
$7,235
$75–110K
$9,496
$110K+
$11,431

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$47,852

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,528

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,590

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,072

Total enrollment

67%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women
49% men

Race & ethnicity

White
39%
Asian
22%
Hispanic
22%
Black
8%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Oakton College FAQ

Is Oakton College a public or private school?

Oakton College is a public institution located in Des Plaines, IL.

What is the acceptance rate at Oakton College?

Oakton College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Oakton College cost?

The average annual net price at Oakton College is $5,183 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,985 in-state and $12,462 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Oakton College?

About 37% of students at Oakton College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Oakton College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Oakton College students earn a median of $47,852 per year.

How many students attend Oakton College?

Oakton College enrolls about 6,072 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Oakton Community College · Copyrighted free use. Additional images are representative.

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