Oakton College
Oakton College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Des Plaines, IL. Oakton College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Oakton College is $10,446 for Illinois residents and $12,462 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Oakton.
- Total 7,645 students have enrolled in Oakton and, of that, 2,078 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Oakton offers 127 programs.
- The graduation rate of Oakton is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Oakton College is $10,446 for Illinois residents and $12,462 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,446 | $12,462 |
| 2021 | $10,446 | $12,462 |
| 2022 | $10,446 | $12,462 |
| 2023 | $10,446 | $12,462 |
| 2024 | $10,446 | $12,462 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Oakton College offers 122 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Oakton College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 40 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 29 | 0 |
| Total | 122 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 467 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 25 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 47 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 39 |
| General Studies | 24 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 18 |
| Engineering | 14 |
Student Population
Total 7,645 students have enrolled to Oakton College. By gender, there are 3,479 male and 4,166 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.84 to 1.
Oakton College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,078 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,760 | 789 | 971 |
| Black or African American | 521 | 217 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 1,544 | 634 | 910 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| White | 3,143 | 1,527 | 1,616 |
| Two or More Races | 249 | 128 | 121 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 395 | 168 | 227 |
| Total | 7,645 | 3,479 | 4,166 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Oakton College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 28%. The average financial aid amount is $4,504 and 37% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Retention Rate | 76% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,504 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 149 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 486 |