- Oakton Community College, a two-year community college was established in 1969 and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association. The College is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as numerous professional organizations.
School Highlights
Oakton College serves 8,329 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,329 students
- In-state tuition: $8,808
- Out-state tuition: $10,536
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Oakton College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 295 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Oakton College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
295 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oakton College has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Oakton College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,329 students
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,047 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
6,282 students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
577 students
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,047 students
1,082 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,282 students
2,308 students
% Asian
21%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
42%
46%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,000
$30,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,808 is more than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,536 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,808
$8,019
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,536
$10,874
Tuition Notes
In-district tuition: $3270
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,618
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Oakton Community College District 535 serves 450,000 residents in the communities of Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Rosemont, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka. Oakton's main campus in Des Plaines is located on 147 acres of woodlands and prairie, bordered on the west by the Des Plaines River. The College,a modern, red-brick building with 435,000 square feet, houses 65 classrooms and 46 educational laboratories, as well as student services, administrative and faculty offices. Special facilities include 19 computer classrooms; a Performing Arts Center; the Business Institute; the Koehnline Visual Arts Center; a Child Care Center; and a teleconferencing center, gym, fitness center, library and bookstore. Oakton's faculty and staff are committed to excellence; our students are achievers, enthusiastic about learning; and our facilities are state-of-the-art. College life at Oakton includes a wide variety of extracurricular activities and student services, designed to provide a well-rounded experience. The Business Institute at Oakton was established in 1982 to help companies improve their technical, operational and leadership skills. Through consulting services and customized training programs, companies have defined new goals, refined existing procedures and developed new strategies for success. Thousands of people have acquired new skills in order to meet higher standards of efficiency, productivity and quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oakton College cost?
Oakton College's tuition is approximately $8,808 for In-State students and $10,536 for Out-State students.
What is Oakton College's ranking?
Oakton College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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