Where is Oakton College located?

Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL, in the United States.

What type of institution is Oakton College?

Oakton College is a public community college based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Oakton College?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Oakton College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Oakton College?

Oakton College's published in-state tuition is approximately $3,985 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Oakton College?

Oakton College reports total enrollment of approximately 6,229 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Oakton College?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Oakton College.

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Oakton College

Des Plaines, IL

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Tuition

$3,985

Acceptance

100%

Students

6,229

Type

Community College

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Accepts Common App Transfer friendly International friendly Athletics available

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$3,985

Out-of-State Tuition

$12,462

Avg On-Campus Living

$16,500

Avg Off-Campus Living

$8,716

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$20,485

Net price (after aid)$6,188

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$5,081

$30k – $48k$5,804

$48k – $75k$8,259

$75k – $110k$10,394

$110k+$10,325

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$47,852

Median debt at graduation$5,250

Est. monthly loan payment$56

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 9.1×

Graduates earn about 9.1× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants16%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans0%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

31%

Freshman Retention

72%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable two-year option

Tuition in the low range for community colleges.

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$6.2k below avg

Out-of-state value

$12.5k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$4.0k

Out-of-state

$12.5k

Net price

$6.2k

below avg

Pell

16%

Median debt

$5.3k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$47.9k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Computer ScienceEngineeringHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (26)

Computer Science

Software EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceWeb Development

Engineering

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical Engineering

Health Sciences

Health InformaticsPharmacy

Law & Criminal Justice

Criminal JusticePre-Law

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

6,229

Undergrads

6,229

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.64

Property Rate / 1,000

1.77

Area Crime

High risk

Area Match

Des Plaines

Violent Rate / 100k

548

Property Rate / 100k

2,357

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Oakton College

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Oakton College located?: Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL, in the United States.
What type of institution is Oakton College?: Oakton College is a public community college based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Oakton College?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Oakton College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Oakton College?: Oakton College's published in-state tuition is approximately $3,985 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Oakton College?: Oakton College reports total enrollment of approximately 6,229 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Oakton College?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Oakton College.

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