| Feature |
Note |
| Main telephone |
847-635-1600
|
| 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 |
2024-2025
|
| In-state tuition |
$8,808
|
| Out-of-state tuition |
$10,536
|
| Fees |
$450
|
| Books and supplies |
$1,410
|
| Room and board (live on campus)* |
$4,664
|
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... |
(Costs are for the 2024-2025 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
|
