Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About Oakton College
Oakton College is a mid-sized, public institution in Des Plaines, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,072 students. 37% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,852.
Open
Acceptance
$5,183
Net price
6,072
Enrollment
37%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$5,183
Average net price
$3,985
In-state tuition
$12,462
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,410
Books & supplies
$11,431
Total cost of attendance
19%
Students receiving Pell grants
0%
Students with federal loans
$5,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$47,852
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,528
Median earnings (6 yrs)
37%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
69%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,590
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,072
Total enrollment
67%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
43%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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