Oakton Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,815

2022 Average Net Price

$6,854

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

7,645

26.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

27.8%

132 Graduates

About

Oakton Community College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Oakton Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (467 degrees awarded), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (25 degrees), and Child Care Provider (10 degrees).

In 2022, 1,875 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oakton Community College. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (826 degrees), 1.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (430 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oakton Community College is $3,815, which is $−4,297 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Oakton Community College is $3,815, which is $4,297 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,854.

In 2022, 37% of undergraduate students attending Oakton Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,815

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Oakton Community College was $3,815. The cost of tuition at Oakton Community College is $−4,297 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$6,854

2022 Value

11.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Oakton Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,854. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Oakton Community College grew by 11.6%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Oakton Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 27.6% with respect to 2021, when 29% 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 7,645 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Oakton Community College is 2,042 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,603. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Oakton Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oakton Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.1% White, 23% Asian, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.81% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, 0.262% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Oakton Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.6%), followed by White Female (15.3%) and Asian Male (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oakton Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,645 students. The full-time enrollment at Oakton Community College is 2,042 and the part-time enrollment is 5,603. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Oakton Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

76%

2022 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

White
3,143 enrolled students
Asian
1,760 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,544 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oakton Community College is 41.1% White, 23% Asian, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.81% Black or African American, 3.26% Two or More Races, 0.262% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.17% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 209 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 (826 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (430 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Oakton Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (467 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (25 degrees) and Child Care Provider (10 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (950 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), and Human Sciences (36 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 (1,419,799 people), Medical & health services managers (166,128 people), Other managers (166,117 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (165,750 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,752 people).

The most specialized majors at Oakton Community College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (950 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), Human Sciences (36 degrees), Health (508 degrees), and Protective Services (48 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Oakton Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (950 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (62 degrees), Human Sciences (36 degrees), Health (508 degrees), and Protective Services (48 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,558,002 people), Elementary & secondary schools (460,754 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (354,064 people), Outpatient care centers (272,190 people), and Offices of physicians (217,425 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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
459 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Oakton Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 459 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

833

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,042

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 833 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton Community College, which is 0.799 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,042).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.816 times less than the 510 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 510 degrees were awarded to men at Oakton Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.23 times more than the 416 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 16% of students graduating from Oakton Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Oakton Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
826 degrees awarded
Asian
430 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
335 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oakton Community College is white (826 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (430 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
432 degrees awarded
White Male
394 degrees awarded
Asian Female
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oakton Community College is white female (432 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (394 degrees).

Operations

Oakton Community College employs 79 Professors, 33 Associate professors and 19 No academic ranks. Most academics at Oakton Community College are Female Professor (44), Male Professor (35), and Female Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakton Community College are: Service, with 68 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$46.3M

2022 Salaries

1.27%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Oakton Community College paid a median of $46.3M in salaries, a 1.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.56% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 9.69% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$13.2M

Instructional Salaries

147

Number of Employees

In 2022, Oakton Community College paid a total of $13.2M to 147 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oakton Community College were Professor with 79 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and No academic rank with 19 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oakton Community College were Service with 68 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oakton Community College was Female Professor with 44 employees, Male Professor with 35 employees, and Female Associate professor with 21 employees.

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

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