Triton College
Triton College is located in River Grove, Illinois. This public community college was originally established in 1964. It offers students a great educational experience and allows them to pursue many different degrees and certificates. This school serves over 12,000 students and takes pride in giving all of them the chance to pursue their academic dreams. Triton College has even been recognized for its excellence in many areas. In 2016, this school was ranked #1 in Illinois in for being the top community colleges according to the salary of its graduates and it finished #25 Countrywide. Graduates of this school go on to have great success as professionals so it is obvious that students are receiving a fantastic education at this institution.
The nursing program at Triton College is also held in very high regard. Students will be able to pursue the nursing assistant program, the associate degree in nursing program, and the LPN to ADN bridge program. All nursing programs are designed to provide nursing students with all of the basic knowledge that they need to succeed. Everything from nursing theories and practice to social sciences will be covered in this program. Students will learn in both classroom and simulation environments. Clinical experiences will also be provided at a variety of different locations.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students10,672 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 69 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 23 | 121 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 15 miles radius of Triton College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
4 miles away |
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Morton College
8 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
9 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
10 miles away |
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Oakton Community College
10 miles away |
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ATS Institute of Technology - Chicago
11 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
13 miles away |
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College of DuPage
13 miles away |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
14 miles away |
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Moraine Valley Community College
15 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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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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Morton College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Oakton Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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South Suburban College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1980 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $118/credit | |
| In State Students | $308/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $387/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 | $5,310 | $13,860 | $17,415 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,260 | $21,560 | $27,090 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,750 | $38,500 | $48,375 |
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, 61% of Triton 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 | 49% | $4,355 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $519 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,247 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $3,176 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,623 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,757 |
$5,207
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,497 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,678 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,394 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,561 |
| Over $110,000$8,168 |
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Student Population
10,672
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,850
Women
4,822
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
44% |
|
White |
31% |
|
Black/African American |
14% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
