Oakton College
About Oakton College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Oakton College teaches in the northern suburbs of Chicago, from Des Plaines and Skokie. Nursing and the sciences are its largest programs, and close to a third of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1969
Location
Des Plaines, Illinois
Students
6,072
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
37%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,985
Out-of-state: $12,462
Avg Net Price
$5,183
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$47,852
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$25
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
37% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69%
Transfer Out
29%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
24.2%
$/Student
$9.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 37% graduation rate is below average, but 69% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,985
In-State
$12,462
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,410
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,431
After Financial Aid
$5,183
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,847
Receive Grants
19%
Take Loans
0.3%
Tuition is $3,985/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,183.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Oakton College fund their education.
While in School
19%
Get Grants
Free money
0.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,708
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$5,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$56/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $5,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Oakton College.
Gender
50.7%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,072
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
31.6%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 43.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
6,072
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Oakton College fields 7 varsity teams with 137 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
137
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
84
Men
53
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Oakton Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$47,852
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
557 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
64 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$49K
49 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$52K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
—
13 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
11 grads
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $48K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.