Oakton Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,815

2023 Average Net Price

$8,161

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,032

30.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.4%

146 Graduates

About

Oakton Community College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Oakton Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (538 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (64 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (49 degrees).

In 2023, 2,104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakton Community College. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (914 degrees), 2.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (434 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakton Community College is $3,815, which is $−4,438 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakton Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 52 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakton Community College is $3,815, which is $4,438 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,161.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Oakton Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,815

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oakton Community College was $3,815. The cost of tuition at Oakton Community College is $−4,438 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oakton Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,161

2023 Value

19.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Oakton Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,161. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Oakton Community College grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Oakton Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,019

Room and Board

$1,410

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oakton Community College was of $8,019 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,410. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oakton Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73% of undergraduate students at Oakton Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 97.3% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oakton Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oakton Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 52 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Oakton Community College had a total enrollment of 7,032 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oakton Community College is 2,141 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,891. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Oakton Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakton Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.9% White, 21.2% Asian, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 7.89% Black or African American, 3.47% Two or More Races, 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oakton Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.5%), followed by White Female (15.6%) and Asian Male (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakton Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,032 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakton Community College is 2,141 and the part-time enrollment is 4,891. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Oakton Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oakton Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Oakton Community College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Oakton Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Oakton Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,803 enrolled students
Asian
1,489 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,409 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakton Community College is 39.9% White, 21.2% Asian, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 7.89% Black or African American, 3.47% Two or More Races, 0.27% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 338 students (4.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 186 more women than men received degrees from Oakton Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oakton Community College is white (914 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (434 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Oakton Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (538 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (64 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (49 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oakton Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,030 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), and Human Sciences (42 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakton Community College are Registered nurses (1,469,424 people), Medical & health services managers (165,715 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,891 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (143,162 people), and Pharmacists (135,442 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakton Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,030 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), Human Sciences (42 degrees), Engineering Technologies (56 degrees), and Health (575 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakton Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Oakton Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,030 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), Human Sciences (42 degrees), Engineering Technologies (56 degrees), and Health (575 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oakton Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oakton Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
538 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
49 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Oakton Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 538 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Oakton Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

959

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,145

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 959 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton Community College, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,145).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oakton Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 441 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.774 times less than the 570 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 570 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.29 times more than the 441 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Oakton Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (35.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Oakton Community College is Male and White (35.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
914 degrees awarded
Asian
434 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
432 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakton Community College is white (914 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (434 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (81 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
470 degrees awarded
White Female
444 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
252 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakton Community College is white male (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (444 degrees).

Operations

Oakton Community College employs 56 No academic ranks, 50 Professors and 24 Associate professors. Most academics at Oakton Community College are Female No academic rank (31), Female Professor (27), and Male No academic rank (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakton Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 89 employees, Service, with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$57M

2023 Salaries

23.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oakton Community College paid a median of $57M in salaries, a 23.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.27% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.56% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.1M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oakton Community College paid a total of $13.1M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

89 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakton Community College were No academic rank with 56 employees, Professor with 50 employees, and Associate professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakton Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 89 employees, Service with 70 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Female Professor
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakton Community College was Female No academic rank with 31 employees, Female Professor with 27 employees, and Male No academic rank with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oakton Community College.

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