Description

Oakton Community College distinguishes itself by offering the best of two worlds. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, Oakton Community College (OCC)'s academic and cultural offerings are those of a much larger school; the personalized learning environment, however, is that of a small, intimate college.

Oakton Community College lets you pursue your academic interests by offering associate's and certificate programs in over 75 areas of study, including everything from the arts to business to the sciences.

This array of offerings does not equal large, overly populated classes though. In fact, most classes are limited to as few as 14 or 15 students, allowing for more one-on-one student-teacher interaction.

College life at Oakton Community College also combines vibrancy with intimacy. Located on campus is the Koehnline Museum of Art, which features work from highly acclaimed Chicago-based artists. There is also the Performing Arts Center, the jazz concert series, and the writer's series, which brings in well-known authors and poets from the area.

The student clubs also boast a wide selection with a personal feel. Many of the 50-plus club offerings are highly specific in their focus, such as the Hawaiian Music Club, giving students the chance to interact with a small group of like-minded enthusiasts.

As personalized as the rest of its diverse offerings are OCC's student services. In addition to an on-campus health center there is Student Health 101, an online, interactive health journal where students may ask health-related questions on their own time.

Students also receive comprehensive one-on-one career counseling and preparation which includes resume and interview practice with a certified counselor.

To assist with Oakton Community College tuition costs, financial aid offerings are available for eligible students.

Quick Facts about Oakton Community College

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.oakton.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$8,220

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,870

Retention Rate

72%

Enrollment

10,747

Year Established

1969

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

100% of students gave Oakton Community College 4 stars overall.

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Parent of Student

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

I have all good things to say as my daughter transferred out of a University to attend Oakton and is very happy- My mother in law retired from the school, always had good things to say, I tried to get a job there in the past and now am doing on line classes so I give both campuses a gold star

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Students

Total Students
10,747

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
17%
Caucasian
55%
Latino
13%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Illinois
100%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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