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 College is a public two-year institution in River Grove, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. The college enrolls over 9,200 students pursuing liberal arts and sciences coursework, primarily in general studies and humanities. As a community college, Triton serves the broader Chicago metropolitan region with accessible, affordable postsecondary education.
In-state tuition is $4,590 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $14,850. The college's total cost of attendance mirrors tuition rates, making it a low-cost entry point for students beginning their higher education. The institution maintains an endowment of approximately $71 million, providing additional institutional support for student services and programs.
Triton's role is to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions and for direct entry into the workforce. The college works best for students seeking an affordable first two years of college, those testing their academic readiness before committing to a university, and working adults seeking flexible scheduling. For more information, visit www.triton.edu/.