Triton College
About Triton College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Triton College teaches in River Grove, in the western suburbs of Chicago, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1964
Location
River Grove, Illinois
Students
6,902
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
29%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,070
Out-of-state: $15,330
Avg Net Price
$4,138
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,728
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
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
29% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.2%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
29.1%
$/Student
$5.2K
Class Size
Large
The 29% graduation rate is below average, but 68.2% 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
$5,070
In-State
$15,330
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,235
After Financial Aid
$4,138
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,397
Receive Grants
24.9%
Take Loans
1.7%
Tuition is $5,070/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,138.
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 Triton College fund their education.
While in School
24.9%
Get Grants
Free money
1.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,692
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,413
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$100/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,413, 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 Triton College.
Gender
47.9%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,902
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
34%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (48% women, 52% men). 53.8% 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
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,902
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Triton College fields 7 varsity teams with 176 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
Other
Association not listed by the survey
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
176
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
109
Men
67
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 Triton Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,728
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
370 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$29K
166 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
67 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$62K
54 grads
1yr Earnings
Construction Trades, General
—
31 grads
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
—
20 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $42K 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.