Oakton Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, Oakton is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Oakton Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Oakton Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Oakton emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Oakton is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Oakton suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,446

Cost of attendance at Oakton Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,462

Cost of attendance at Oakton Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Oakton Community College received on average $4,335 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,335

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	192	36%	$4,456	$855,608
Other Federal Grant	192	36%	$4,652	$893,108
State Grant/Scholarships	154	29%	$1,164	$179,180
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	77	14%	$1,725	$132,838
Total Grant & Scholarships	278	52%	$4,335	$1,205,126

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Oakton Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Oakton Community College students is 28.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.0%.

28.5%

asian 24.8% 29 students
African American 12.5% 3 students
white 31.6% 61 students
unknown 33.3% 5 students
hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 29.0% 22 students
Mixed Race 31.2% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Oakton Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Oakton Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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