Oakton College
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| Main telephone | 847-635-1600 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1969 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 193 acres |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 221 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 186 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 407 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 175 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 166 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 341 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 396 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 352 |
| Total number of freshmen | 748 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,152 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 989 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,141 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 2,215 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 2,676 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 4,891 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 3,367 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 3,665 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 7,032 |
| Total enrollment | 7,032 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| White | 41% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 4% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 31% |
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|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $8,808 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,536 |
| Fees | $450 |
| Books and supplies | $1,410 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,014 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | May 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for health care programs |
| Number of male applicants | 3,599 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,291 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 396 |
| Number of female applicants | 4,882 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 3,680 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 352 |
| Total number of applicants | 8,481 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 5,971 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 748 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Oakton College Library |
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| National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 7,032 |