Oakton College
Oakton College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Des Plaines, IL. It offers 127 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1976 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 8,329 students attended Oakton College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 141 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 434 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 512 (full-time) and 515 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Oakton College is 37% and transfer-out rate is 25%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 8,329 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Number of Faculty | 575 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Oakton College is $12,462
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
32% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,493 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,462 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,493 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Oakton College offers 87 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,453 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 8 | 0 | 356 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 50 | 0 | 516 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 29 | 0 | 581 |
| Total | 87 | 0 | 1,453 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Oakton College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,453 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 356 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 516 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 581 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 5 completers |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 338 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 122 |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | ✕ | 9 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 11 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 196 |
| Business | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 7 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 356 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 8,329 students have enrolled into Oakton College. By gender, 3,789 male and 4,540 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,109 White (37.33%), 627 Black/African American (7.53%), 1,714 Hispanic (20.58%), 1,739 Asian (20.88%), and 2,833 students with other races. 466 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,329 | 3,789 | 4,540 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Asian | 1,739 | 792 | 947 |
| Black/African American | 627 | 274 | 353 |
| Hispanic | 1,714 | 723 | 991 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| White | 3,109 | 1,508 | 1,601 |
| Two More | 272 | 142 | 130 |
| Un-Known | 371 | 181 | 190 |
| Non-resident Alien | 466 | 150 | 316 |
Directory Information
- 1600 E Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL
- 847-635-1600
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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