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Oakton Community College
- 1600 E Golf Rd.
- Des Plaines, IL 60016
- OPEID College Code: 00989600
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- General Phone: (847) 635-1600
- President: Margaret B. Lee
- Website: www.oakton.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 10,805

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.oakton.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 24%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 18% | 16% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,997 | $2,535 | $1,309 | $1,126 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 3.4% | 7.2% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 63 | 58 | 69 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,651 | $6,403 | $5,740 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,407 | $8,035 | $7,392 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,190 | $6,190 | $6,190 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,050 | $2,200 | $3,050 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,651 | $7,203 | $6,540 |
| Out of State | $9,407 | $8,835 | $8,192 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,841 | $15,593 | $14,930 |
| Out of State | $18,597 | $17,225 | $16,582 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,701 | $10,253 | $9,590 |
| Out of State | $12,457 | $11,885 | $11,242 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,805 Undergraduate: 10,805
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,835 Female: 5,970
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,835 Female: 5,970
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,291 Part-Time: 7,514
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,291 Part-Time: 7,514
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 462 | 4% |
| American Indian | 25 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,769 | 16% |
| Asian | 578 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 847 | 8% |
| White | 5,830 | 54% |
| Unknown | 1,294 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 135 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,425 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,883 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,592 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,365 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 685 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 575 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 955 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 777 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 209 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 204 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 849 | 374 | 475 |
| Faculty Status | 543 | 137 | 406 |
| Tenured Faculty | 119 | 118 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 543 | 137 | 406 |
| Primarily Instruction | 543 | 137 | 406 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 130 | 100 | 30 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 143 | 104 | 39 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 92 | 53 | 39 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 51 | 51 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,268 (137) | $83,157 (55) | $80,001 (82) |
| Professor | $93,969 (83) | $95,588 (33) | $92,900 (50) |
| Associate Professor | $64,491 (34) | $65,986 (15) | $63,310 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,550 (19) | $61,354 (7) | $55,331 (12) |
| Instructor | $48,219 (1) | - (-) | $48,219 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,268 (137) | $83,157 (55) | $80,001 (82) |
| Professor | $93,969 (83) | $95,588 (33) | $92,900 (50) |
| Associate Professor | $64,491 (34) | $65,986 (15) | $63,310 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,550 (19) | $61,354 (7) | $55,331 (12) |
| Instructor | $48,219 (1) | - (-) | $48,219 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $50,024 | $25,487 | $24,537 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 142 | 84 | 58 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 132 | 80 | 52 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Golf | 4 | 4 | - |
| Soccer | 42 | 25 | 17 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,448 | $6,485 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,798 | $5,232 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 9% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 11% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| White | 10% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
