By providing access to quality education throughout a lifetime, Oakton empowers and transforms our students in the diverse communities we serve.
Student Life
Find your community and make lifelong connections
- 40+ clubs and student organizations
- 50+ languages spoken on campus
- 13 intercollegiate athletic teams
Study abroad in Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Ghana, India, Ireland and Spain
9,400
students*
14 to 1
student-faculty ratio
Transfer & Career Services
Plan your next step with personalized support
- One-on-one guidance with coaches
- Skill-building workshops
- 50+ defined transfer pathways in Illinois and out of state
- Access to internships and apprenticeships
150
+ degrees and certificates
100
+ schools guarantee Oakton credit transfers. Thousands accept them.
$ 609,000
increased lifetime earnings for graduates***
1/3
The cost of in-state 4-year public universities
$ 1.3
+ million available in donor-supported scholarships annually****
3
Locations, plus many online options
450,000
+ residents served in 17 communities
$ 136.25
per credit hour in-district tuition
9 of 10
graduates stay in Illinois**
*Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Enrollment Report (Spring 2025)
**Illinois Community College Board Economic Impact Study (2021)
***American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) College Board Report (2023-2024)
****Oakton College Educational Foundation (2024-2025)