Triton College

2000 5th Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171

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https://www.triton.edu/

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Main telephone 708-456-0300

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Educational system Illinois Community College System
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1964
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 110 acres
County Cook

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Number of full time, freshmen men 401
Number of full time, freshmen women 404
Total number of full time freshmen 805
Number of part time, freshmen men 391
Number of part time, freshmen women 214
Total number of part time freshmen 605
Total number of freshmen men 792
Total number of freshmen women 618
Total number of freshmen 1,410
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,262
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,354
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,616
Number of part time, undergraduate men 3,629
Number of part time, undergraduate women 3,597
Total number of part time undergraduates 7,226
Total number of undergraduate males 4,891
Total number of undergraduate females 4,951
Total number of undergraduate students 9,842
Total enrollment 9,842
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 2%
Black 12%
Hispanic 47%
White 26%
Race/ethnicity unknown 7%
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 from outside the US 1%
Percentage of students 25 or older 40%

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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $11,910
Out-of-state tuition $15,300
Fees $510
Books and supplies $1,500
Room and board (live on campus)* $10,070
* 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.)

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Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) June 30
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes

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Admissions contact person Mary-Rita Moore
Admissions contact title Dean of Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 some allied health programs
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Allied health programs
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) District residents
Number of male applicants 131
Number of male applicants accepted 120
Number of male applicants who enrolled 792
Number of female applicants 133
Number of female applicants accepted 126
Number of female applicants who enrolled 618
Total number of applicants 264
Total number of applicants accepted 246
Total number of applicants who enrolled 1,410
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Other application materials Required for all students
Other application materials Required for all students
Recommended exams SAT or ACT
Standardized test scores Considered
Interview Important
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Life long learning Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 68%

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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 532
Student faculty ratio 21:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 64 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Freshman honors college Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (500)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Learning Resource Center

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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 34
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Student Government, Program Board

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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes

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Career counseling Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes

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Total enrollment 9,842
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.