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# Oakton College

Public community college in Des Plaines serving over 7,000 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 42.061893, -87.880644

### Summary

Public community college in Des Plaines serving over 7,000 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Oakton College is a public two-year institution in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling approximately 7,000 students. The college serves the Chicago metropolitan area with an open-access mission and a focus on liberal arts and sciences coursework that prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions and entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition is $3,815 annually, making Oakton one of the most affordable pathways to higher education in the region. Out-of-state tuition is $12,292 per year. The college's low cost structure reflects its role as a community resource for students seeking credential attainment without substantial debt.

Oakton functions as a critical transfer bridge for students earning associate degrees and then moving to bachelor's degree programs at four-year universities. The college works best for working adults, recent high school graduates seeking affordability, and students who need flexible scheduling alongside academic preparation. Visit www.oakton.edu/ for program details and enrollment information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 147,800
- **State**: IL
- **City**: Des Plaines
- **Address**: 1600 E Golf Rd.
- **Zip Code**: 60016
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.oakton.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,815
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $12,292
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,815
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $12,292
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 7,032
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $208,854,155
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities