College statistics
- Address:
- 2000 5th Ave
River Grove, IL
60171 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.triton.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,590
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $14,850
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $71,314,317
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Triton is a public community college located in River Grove, just outside Chicago. It's the kind of school built for students who want to knock out general education requirements affordably, explore different majors before committing, or earn a credential that leads straight to work. The suburban setting gives it access to Chicago's job market and transfer opportunities while keeping costs down.
Triton enrolls 9,262 students. In-state tuition runs $11,790 per year, and out-of-state students pay $14,880—which is genuinely affordable compared to four-year universities. Most students here are working adults, commuters, or people starting their college journey without the price tag of a residential campus.
The six-year graduation rate sits at 29.1 percent, which is lower than many four-year schools but typical for community colleges where many students transfer before completing an associate degree, attend part-time, or pursue certificates instead. Triton is best suited for students who want to save money on their first two years, test out college while staying close to home, or jump into a specific trade or technical program.