- ProfessorsB
- ValueB-
- DiversityB+
- SafetyA+
- Student LifeB+
- LocationB
Oakton Community College is ...
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Athletic Division
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Oakton Community College Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$6,606/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 89%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.55 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.49 responses
- 78%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.49 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
503 GraduatesNursing Assistant
155 GraduatesNursing
73 GraduatesChild Care Provider
52 GraduatesEmergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
48 GraduatesAccounting Technician and Bookkeeping
43 GraduatesPharmacy Technician
42 GraduatesAutomotive Mechanics
35 GraduatesInstrumentation Technician
34 GraduatesBusiness Support Services
27 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,597Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
4%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
28%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
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Oakton Community College Reviews
449 reviews
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The faculty and staff are so real, understanding, and brilliant. They are real because they taught the material that was pertinent- never burdened their students with busy work. In addition, they were understanding. Whether it was the financial aid office, issues regarding course work, or unforeseen obstacles or circumstances- the faculty and staff always worked with the students to find solutions that worked for both parties. Lastly, the professors are downright brilliant. When I graduated from Oakton, I left with a new perspective on everything- the environment and my role in it, the strengths and weaknesses of the education system, and a few found appreciation of art in all forms. All in all, my experience was amazing and I am so grateful I went to Oakton Community College.
There were many facets to Oakton that were of immense benefit to me as a student. There are two campuses located about 9 miles from each other, both of which provide students with all of the necessary facilities required for success. In the 61 credit hours taken there, I have utilized both in-school and online classes, both of which were presented in a way that created ample room for learning and growth. I personally never felt like Oakton was anything less than a stellar learning environment that provided me with the ability to springboard into a bachelor's degree at a four-year university. Prospective students should know that student resources at Oakton were plentiful and expertly run. If I were to lodge any complaints with the school, it would be that there were fewer classes at the smaller Skokie campus, although this is unsurprising given the size of the Des Plaines campus is much larger and therefore more accommodating.
Before I enrolled, I heard great things about Oakton with their competitive tuition costs and quality staff. I finally decided to go back to school after seven years of idle time, going from one job to the next for fourteen dollars an hour at the max. Oakton has allowed me the chance to get a quality education that I can transfer to a local university and achieve a Bachelor's degree. Oakton has great partnerships with other colleges in Illinois to allow Oakton credits transfer with ease. I would recommend Oakton to anyone who is financially unstable or is still trying to figure out the career path that they want to take.