Oakton Community College (OCC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

The Oakton Community College is a two-year college in Illinois that offers associate

Information Summary

Ranks 60th in Illinois and 1762nd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	68.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,395
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	17 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	77% / 47%
Enrollment Total (all students)	8,454

Academics

While Oakton Community College is only a two-year educational institution offering associate

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Admissions

For residents of Illinois school district number 535, admission is very simple and practically guaranteed. Tuition costs are also very low for residents of this district. All potential students can apply either by mail, through an online form at the school

Financial Aid

Students who attend Oakton Community College can easily secure financial aid to help offset the cost of tuition. After acceptance into the college, students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA. This form allows the government to estimate the total a student is able to contribute to his or her education, and the government will help to fund the rest. Students who do not receive enough financial aid from the government can find additional assistance through the Financial Aid Office on campus at Oakton. Helpful staff members will assist students in applying for personal loans and private scholarships. Some students may be eligible to participate in a work-study program as well.

Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

Many of the students that attend Oakton Community College live near campus or in a suburb of Chicago. The most common form of student housing is student apartments that can be found for a reasonable price near both of the campuses. Students at Oakton Community College are actively involved in student clubs and organization. These clubs are often of a social activist nature or an athletic nature. Sport clubs like the Field Hockey Club or the Ultimate Frisbee Club provide students with a fun way to stay physically fit. Social clubs such as the Gay Straight Alliance or the Volunteer Club focus on social activism and raising awareness for specific social causes.

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Local Community

Skokie, Illinois is a suburb of bustling Chicago. Historically, Skokie had one of the densest Jewish populations in the state of Illinois. Today, the ethnic population is diversifying. However, the Illinois Holocaust Museum is located in Skokie, Illinois and serves thousands of tourists each year.

Students who attend the Skokie campus profit from the wealth of opportunity offered in downtown Chicago. With libraries, museums, art galleries, shopping centers, fine dining, and live arts venues, Chicago is a great location for any student to receive his or her education.

Des Plaines, Illinois is the location of the other Oakton Community College. Des Plaines is also a Chicago suburb and is located in close proximity to one of the largest airports in the nation: O

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