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Oakton Community College
Oakton Community College is a medium, public institution located in Des Plaines, il. Oakton Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 82 majors.
Key stats
2 Year, Public
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5,918 undergraduates
$10,446 undergraduate tuition
Academics
The degree or certification you pursue is major! Oakton Community College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
13
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Accounting and Related Services
Biological and Physical Sciences
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Annual tuition & cost
In state
Annual tuition
$10,446
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$1,410
Cost of attendance*
$11,856
Out of state
Annual tuition
$12,462
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$1,410
Cost of attendance*
$13,872
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Oakton Community College has a total enrollment of 5,918, with gender‑binary students split 50% male and 50% female.
Total enrollment
7,645Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Student type
Full-time
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
41%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
20%
Asian %
23%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
5%
Campus info
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Oakton Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Oakton Community College?
Oakton Community College is located in Des Plaines, il.
How much does it cost for 2 years at Oakton Community College?
The estimated cost for 2 years at Oakton Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $23,712 .
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