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Oakton Community College
Oakton Community College
DES PLAINES, IL . 2 Year 3.8
#732 in Best Colleges in America
1600 E GOLF RD DES PLAINES, IL 60016

Overview

Oakton Community College is a public community college located in Illinois, with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. It offers a wide variety of associate degree and certificate programs in fields ranging from arts and sciences to business and health care. The college is known for its commitment to student success, diversity, and lifelong learning. It provides a supportive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness. Oakton Community College also offers continuing education programs and online learning opportunities. Beyond academics, the college provides various student services, clubs, and organizations, fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community. Its mission is to empower students of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their educational and career goals.

Rankings

  • 201

    #201 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 9

    #9 in Best Community Colleges in Illinois

  • Best Community Colleges in America 201 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • A Value
  • A Diversity
  • ASafety
  • BStudent Life
  • BLocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    818 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    185 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    77 Graduates
  • Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health
    72 Graduates
  • Nursing
    55 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    51 Graduates
  • Child Care Provider
    44 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    40 Graduates
  • Pharmacy Technician
    38 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    30 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,335
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    52%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    41%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,136 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    5,297
  • Undergrads Over 25
    35%
  • Pell Grant
    36%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II

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