Oakton Community College
Oakton Community College is one of the forty-eight public 2-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Des Plaines.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,907 students attend the school. Every year 22% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Oakton Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,276, and fees were $170. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $12,292 and $170 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students8,907 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate74% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 23 miles radius of Oakton Community College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
9 miles away |
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William Rainey Harper College
10 miles away |
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Triton College
10 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
13 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
16 miles away |
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Morton College
17 miles away |
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ATS Institute of Technology - Chicago
18 miles away |
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College of DuPage
18 miles away |
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College of Lake County
21 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
23 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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College of DuPage
offers 2 nursing programs |
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College of Lake County
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Elgin Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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William Rainey Harper College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Moraine Valley Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Triton College
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/1987 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $136/credit | |
| In State Students | $367/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $439/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,120 | $16,515 | $19,755 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,520 | $25,690 | $30,730 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,000 | $45,875 | $54,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 47% of Oakton Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 35% | $4,351 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $625 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $1,059 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $1,359 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $5,406 |
| Private Loans | -- | $8,000 |
$6,910
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,246 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,721 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,143 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,605 |
| Over $110,000$11,150 |
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Student Population
8,907
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,589
Women
4,318
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
47% |
|
Asian |
19% |
|
Hispanic |
19% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
