Feature |
Note |
Main telephone |
847-635-1600 Ext 1600
|
Feature |
Note |
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
|
Feature |
Note |
Total number of undergraduate students |
6,003
|
Total enrollment |
6,003
|
American Indian/Alaskan Native |
Less than 1%
|
Asian |
23%
|
Black |
8%
|
Hispanic |
16%
|
White |
43%
|
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%
|
Feature |
Note |
Tuition year |
2023-2024
|
In-state tuition |
$3,270
|
Out-of-state tuition |
$10,536
|
Fees |
$420
|
Books and supplies |
$1,410
|
Room and board (live on campus)* |
$4,519
|
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan |
School employees and their children |
Yes
|
Senior citizens |
Yes
|
Undergraduate costs are for ... |
(Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
|
Feature |
Note |
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 |
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
|
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 |
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
|
Feature |
Note |
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
Yes
|
Feature |
Note |
Choral groups |
Yes
|
Drama or theater groups |
Yes
|
Newspaper |
Yes
|
Feature |
Note |
School owns or operates housing |
Yes
|
Highest year that students are required to live on campus |
Not required
|
Feature |
Note |
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
|
Feature |
Note |
Career counseling |
Yes
|
Career interest testing |
Yes
|
Job interviews |
Yes
|
Job interview preparation |
Yes
|
On campus recruitment by employers |
Yes
|
Résumé preparation assistance |
Yes
|
Feature |
Note |
Total enrollment |
6,003
|