by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,313 undergraduates in 2020, Oakton Community College is a public college located in Des Plaines, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Oakton Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Oakton Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Oakton Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Oakton Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Oakton Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Oakton Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Oakton Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Oakton Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Oakton Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Oakton Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 7,313 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,491 (34.1%). Part-time attendance was 4,822 (65.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,491 | 4,822 | 7,313 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oakton Community College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Oakton Community College #672 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Oakton Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oakton Community College Diversity Guide.
Oakton Community College has a total of 171 student athletes, 106 men and 65 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $900,271 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $900,271 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oakton Community College Athletics